Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Charlwood, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Charlwood? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
- Milestone days on set
Planning an event in Charlwood?
Occasions we serve in Charlwood
Alternatives cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Charlwood. Here are some of the most popular:
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (4.8 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
About our film set catering in Charlwood
Crews in Charlwood work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We are often asked to cater location shoots and commercials and music videos, with new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Charlwood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us one contact in production, normally locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
Places near Charlwood
What else we do in Charlwood
FAQs for Charlwood
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Charlwood from London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Charlwood
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Charlwood for film and TV crews
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Charlwood. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Charlwood is about 50 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Charlwood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in SO24, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. For shoots just outside Charlwood, we cover Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A route for our vehicle
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Charlwood
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. At midsummer, daylight in Charlwood lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away