Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Compton, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Compton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
Slow-roasted pork in Compton
Why choose a hog roast in Compton?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Compton
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
About our film set catering in Compton
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot wraps and crew appreciation lunches, with a vegan option, salads and new potatoes.
Rural locations near Compton can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Compton ends around 4:00pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Compton?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
However big or small the event in Compton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Music video days
- Location days
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.5 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Compton
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Planning a shoot in Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Compton. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Compton is roughly 63 miles from central London.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21. Whether your shoot is on Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Compton, we cover South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Compton include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
Nearby places to Compton
Also in Compton
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask about china.
Compton: your questions answered
Could you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Compton close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards