Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Froyle
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Upper Froyle.
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Froyle
How our film set catering works in Upper Froyle
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We’re often asked to cater extended shoot days and commercials and music videos, serving halloumi skewers, salads and a vegan option.
Near Upper Froyle, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot. At midsummer, daylight in Upper Froyle lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
FAQs for Upper Froyle
Which station is closest to Upper Froyle?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Froyle?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Occasions we serve in Upper Froyle
Good for wraps too.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upper Froyle, such as:
- Unit base lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Extended shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
Nearby places to Upper Froyle
Other occasions in Upper Froyle
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A contact in production
- Access agreed with locations
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Upper Froyle
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Froyle?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Upper Froyle for film and TV crews
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Upper Froyle suit a hog roast. Upper Froyle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 42 miles from Upper Froyle.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Burnham Square and Oast Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Upper Froyle we cover include Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Froyle include Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hen And Chicken Public House (under half a mile south)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards