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Film Set Catering in Shipton Bellinger
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Shipton Bellinger.
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Location days
Film set catering for Shipton Bellinger
Film set catering in Shipton Bellinger, carved to order
Some locations near Shipton Bellinger are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, a vegan option and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone days on set and lunch at base.
For a shoot in a place like Shipton Bellinger, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Where the roaster can go in Shipton Bellinger
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shipton Bellinger
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Time on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Common questions in Shipton Bellinger
What’s the nearest station to Shipton Bellinger?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Shipton Bellinger too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Perfect for your shoot in Shipton Bellinger
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Hosts in Shipton Bellinger book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location shoots
- Base catering
For cast and crew travelling by train, Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Shipton Bellinger
What else we do in Shipton Bellinger
Crew catering near Shipton Bellinger
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Shipton Bellinger and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Shipton Bellinger to Southampton (23 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over SP9. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Boot Inn (under half a mile east)
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer shoots near Shipton Bellinger have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Shipton Bellinger, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards