Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Standford, Hampshire
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Standford. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Music video days
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
Planning an event in Standford?
About our film set catering in Standford
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. Whether it’s rural locations and period locations, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and a vegan option.
Near Standford, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What else we do in Standford
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September shoots near Standford lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Standford?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Standford
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Standford, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Standford
How far is Standford from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Standford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose film set catering in Standford?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Standford. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ad shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
Standford is about 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning a shoot in Standford
Standford is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Standford for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Standford to Guildford (15 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Standford is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU35 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Robin Hood Gardens, Standford Lane and Tulls Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Standford we cover include Hollywater (1 mile south-west), Deadwater (1 mile north-west), Lindford (1 mile north-west), Headley (1 mile north-east) and Bordon (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west), Petersfield (8 miles south-west) and Hook (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Standford include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away