Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Stoke, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Stoke and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
A hog roast near Stoke
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access to base
- Approval from locations
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Stoke
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Film set catering in Stoke, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and music video days.
Near Stoke, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Stoke
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Other occasions in Stoke
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In December, daylight in Stoke ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Stoke
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Stoke, including:
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
Central London is about 60 miles from Stoke.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Shooting in Stoke: unit bases and access
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Stoke suit a hog roast. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Stoke to Reading (23 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Stoke includes Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
Stoke questions
How far is Stoke from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Stoke?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you come to Stoke?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Stoke and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards