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Film Set Catering in Soberton Heath
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 Soberton Heath.
- Location days
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
A hog roast near Soberton Heath
Film set catering in Soberton Heath, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for location shoots and historic house shoots.
Near Soberton Heath, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Soberton Heath
Good for wraps too.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Soberton Heath, including:
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
Soberton Heath is about 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Places near Soberton Heath
More for events in Soberton Heath
Planning a shoot in Soberton Heath
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Soberton Heath and the surrounding area. Soberton Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Anywhere in SO32 and PO17, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Soberton Heath we cover include Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Soberton Heath include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. In December, daylight in Soberton Heath ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Soberton Heath
How far is Soberton Heath from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Is Soberton Heath too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Soberton Heath?
Yes, Soberton Heath is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards