Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Boyatt Wood, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Boyatt Wood and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Boyatt Wood
Film set catering in Boyatt Wood, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Whether it is milestone days on set and long days on set, we can cook a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
Near Boyatt Wood, base may be a field or yard. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
For event organisers in Boyatt Wood
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Sign-off from the location
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Shelter for crew
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Boyatt Wood have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Common questions in Boyatt Wood
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Boyatt Wood?
Eastleigh station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you come to Boyatt Wood?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
For an evening wrap.
Shooting in Boyatt Wood: unit bases and access
Boyatt Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Boyatt Wood, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 65 miles from Boyatt Wood, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Boyatt Wood are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (3.1 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 6 miles of Boyatt Wood, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO50 and SO53, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Lawn Road, Arthur Road and Darwin Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Boyatt Wood, we cover Allbrook (1 mile north), Eastleigh (1 mile south-east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west), Highbridge (1 mile north-east) and Lord's Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (5 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (0.9 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Boyatt Wood include Shakespeare Junior School (within half a mile east) and Thornden School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Wagon Works pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Boyatt Wood
More for events in Boyatt Wood
Events we cater in Boyatt Wood
Carving serves a crew fast.
Hosts in Boyatt Wood book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards