Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Thedden, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Thedden.
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
Film set catering for Thedden
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Because the roast starts early, and in December Thedden is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your crew
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
About our film set catering in Thedden
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and extended shoot days, serving new potatoes, salads and a vegan option.
Near Thedden, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask about china.
Thedden questions
How far is Thedden from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Thedden?
Alton station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater in Thedden?
Yes, Thedden is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
For planners, venues and organisers
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. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where the roaster can go in Thedden
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from kit
- Sign-off from the location
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Who books film set catering in Thedden?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
- Unit base lunches
Among the historic houses close to Thedden are Bentworth Hall (1 mile west) and Hall Place (1.3 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Why choose a hog roast in Thedden?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also in Thedden
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Location catering around Thedden
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Thedden for shoots. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Alton station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Central London is about 47 miles from Thedden.
Shoots anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Thedden, we also cover Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Thedden
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Thedden, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards