Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for South Ham
We bring a hog roast for the crew across South Ham and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in South Ham
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Film set catering in South Ham, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include rural locations and location days, with salads, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Near South Ham, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why choose film set catering in South Ham?
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in South Ham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Historic houses near South Ham include The Vyne (3.5 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Crew catering near South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Shoots in South Ham are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. South Ham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 47 miles from South Ham.
Wherever your shoot is in RG22, RG21 and RG23, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to South Ham we cover include Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Aldworth School (less than half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to South Ham
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Nearby places to South Ham
Other occasions in South Ham
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in South Ham. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in South Ham ends around 4:00pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in South Ham
Can you do a hog roast in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is South Ham close to London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards