Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Crawley, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Crawley and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Planning an event in Crawley?
Events we cater in Crawley
We bring everything we need.
People around Crawley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Film set catering in Crawley, slow-roasted on site
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for period drama shoots and rural locations.
For a shoot in a place like Crawley, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A covered eating area
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Crawley
What’s the nearest station to Crawley?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is Crawley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Crawley for film and TV crews
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Crawley and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Crawley is about 62 miles from central London.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include Fox And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset near Crawley is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Crawley
The biggest factors are:
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away