Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Upham
Film set catering in Upham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Upham
Planning a shoot in Upham
Upham is about 5 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Hosts in Upham book us for shoots of all sizes. Upham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Central London is about 61 miles from Upham.
Shoots anywhere in SO32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on Church Street, Shoe Lane and Widlers Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Upham, we cover Ashton (1 mile south-east), Lower Upham (1 mile south-west), Wintershill (2 miles south-west), Durley Street (2 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Brushmakers Arms (within half a mile north-east)
Film set catering in Upham, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. We serve rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and we’re frequently booked for wrap parties and countryside locations.
Near Upham, check tracks and ground with locations. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We pack away straight after service.
A second meat widens the menu.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
FAQs for Upham
Do you come out to small places like Upham?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Upham close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do you come to Upham?
Yes, Upham is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A contact in production
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose film set catering in Upham?
It copes with schedule changes.
However big or small the event in Upham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hedge End station, about 4.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Other occasions in Upham
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Numbers
- Time on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Upham. At midsummer, daylight in Upham lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- 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 away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away