Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upper Common, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Upper Common and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Farm and estate locations
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Upper Common
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
How our film set catering works in Upper Common
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. On the menu are new potatoes, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for commercials and music videos and crew appreciation lunches.
Near Upper Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Who books film set catering in Upper Common?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
People around Upper Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Extended shoot days
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Send us the date, the address or RG25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Common?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Upper Common
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Common questions in Upper Common
Is Upper Common too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Common?
Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north of the centre.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Places near Upper Common
What else we do in Upper Common
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Upper Common for film and TV crews
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upper Common. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upper Common to Reading (18 miles away).
Central London is about 48 miles from Upper Common. Within reach of Upper Common are historic houses such as Hall Place (3.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cover shoots in every part of RG25 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (less than half a mile north-west)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Upper Common ends around 4:00pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards