Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Weavers Down
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Weavers Down and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering for Weavers Down
About our film set catering in Weavers Down
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. For farm and estate locations and extended shoot days, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Weavers Down can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Location catering around Weavers Down
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in Weavers Down book us for shoots of all sizes. Weavers Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Weavers Down is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Weavers Down is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Weavers Down, we cover Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Weavers Down includes Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Weavers Down include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
What affects the price in Weavers Down
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
More for events in Weavers Down
Who books film set catering in Weavers Down?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Liphook station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
Why choose a hog roast in Weavers Down?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Weavers Down is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Weavers Down
How far is Weavers Down from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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