Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Southington
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Southington and the surrounding area.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near Southington
Film set catering for your shoot in Southington
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. Whether it’s extended shoot days and base catering, we’ll put together a menu of salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your crew.
Near Southington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer shoots near Southington have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Southington hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Shooting in Southington: unit bases and access
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Southington and nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Southington to Reading (19 miles away).
Southington is roughly 54 miles from central London.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the RG25 postcode area. From Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Southington, we cover Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Within reach you will find Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A named contact at base
- Sign-off from the location
- Shelter for crew
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Southington
What else we do in Southington
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Southington questions
How far is Southington from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Southington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Is there a non-pork option?
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 we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s 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.
Perfect for your shoot in Southington
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
In Southington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Historic house shoots
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, Overton station is about 1.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards