Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Up Somborne
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Up Somborne and across Hampshire.
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
Film set catering for Up Somborne
Film set catering in Up Somborne, carved to order
Crews in Up Somborne work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it’s crew thank-you days and long shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and salads.
Rural locations near Up Somborne can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Where the roaster can go in Up Somborne
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A route for our vehicle
- A named contact at base
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Up Somborne
What else we do in Up Somborne
For event organisers in Up Somborne
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
We clear our spot after lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Up Somborne: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Up Somborne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Up Somborne from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Up Somborne hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer shoots near Up Somborne have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Up Somborne
We’re self-contained at base.
In Up Somborne and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew thank-you days
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
- Commercials and music videos
Up Somborne is about 64 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Location catering around Up Somborne
Up Somborne is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Up Somborne for shoots. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Up Somborne to Southampton (12 miles away).
Shoots anywhere in SO20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Court Lane and Up Somborne Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Up Somborne we cover include Little Somborne (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (4 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.9 miles south-east).
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away