Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Soake
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Soake. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in Soake?
Film set catering in Soake, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Whether it is wrap parties and crew appreciation lunches, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Soake, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Soake: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Soake?
Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Soake from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, daylight in Soake ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Soake, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Perfect for your shoot in Soake
A slow roast can wait a little.
In Soake and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Extended shoot days
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
- Rural locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Where the roaster can go in Soake
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Shooting in Soake: unit bases and access
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Hosts in Soake book us for shoots of all sizes. Soake is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Soake is about 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7. Your shoot could be at a house on Soake Road and Hambledon Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Soake, we cover Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Soake include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
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. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Soake hosts choose us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
We pack away straight after service.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Also in Soake
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away