Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Chawton
Film set catering in Chawton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Base catering
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Chawton
Film set catering for your shoot in Chawton
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. For ad shoots and unit base lunches, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Chawton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Questions from Chawton
Which station is closest to Chawton?
Alton station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Chawton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
What affects the price in Chawton
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Chawton, whatever the venue. Chawton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Chawton is roughly 46 miles from central London. Within reach of Chawton are historic houses such as Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles west) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (under half a mile north). The countryside around Chawton includes King's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Greyfriar pub (within half a mile south)
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Events we cater in Chawton
Good for wraps too.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Chawton, such as:
- Countryside locations
- Music video days
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, Alton station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
Why choose a hog roast in Chawton?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Chawton
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Chawton
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Sign-off from the location
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Also in Chawton
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. By late September, sunset near Chawton is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Chawton, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away