Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Tidworth
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Tidworth? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
Film set catering in Tidworth
Tidworth questions
Is Tidworth close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do you cover Tidworth?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Tidworth and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
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.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How our film set catering works in Tidworth
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and period drama shoots.
For a location shoot near Tidworth, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Tidworth for film and TV crews
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tidworth. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tidworth to Southampton (about 25 miles away).
With the A338 and A3026 nearby, Tidworth is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Wherever your shoot is in SP9, we can roast on site for your crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A338 and A3026 close by, Tidworth is simple for us to get to. For shoots just outside Tidworth, we cover Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Tidworth include Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Clarendon Infants' School (within half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Summer shoots near Tidworth have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Tidworth
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Events we cater in Tidworth
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Tidworth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
Tidworth is roughly 70 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
Where the roaster can go in Tidworth
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
Also near Tidworth
Other occasions in Tidworth
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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