Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Test Valley
Film set catering in Test Valley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
A hog roast near Test Valley
Film set catering in Test Valley, carved to order
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Whether it is crew appreciation lunches and wrap parties, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
Near Test Valley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning a shoot in Test Valley
Test Valley is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Test Valley, whatever the venue. Test Valley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
Test Valley is about 59 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ashmansworth (1 mile east), Vernham Street (3 miles west), Upper Green (4 miles north), Inkpen Common (5 miles north) and Hell Corner (5 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (7 miles south), Tadley (13 miles east), Popley (15 miles east), Tidworth (11 miles south-west) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Open spaces near Test Valley include Pilot Hill.
Also near Test Valley
What else we do in Test Valley
Perfect for your shoot in Test Valley
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
However big or small the event in Test Valley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
Within reach of Test Valley are historic houses such as Stargroves (2.7 miles north) and Highclere Castle (3.3 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A named contact at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Test Valley questions
Do you come out to small places like Test Valley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Test Valley close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Test Valley. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Test Valley ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Test Valley, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Test Valley?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Test Valley
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away