Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Totford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Totford.
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in Totford
How our film set catering works in Totford
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We are frequently asked to cater farm and estate locations and commercials and music videos, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Totford, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from kit
- A route for our vehicle
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Totford?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Shooting in Totford: unit bases and access
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Totford. Totford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Totford, we cover Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-west)
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-September shoots near Totford lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Totford
Do you come out to small places like Totford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Totford close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Totford?
Yes, Totford is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Also in Totford
Perfect for your shoot in Totford
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Totford:
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Location days
Totford is about 53 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away