Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Crowdhill
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Crowdhill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
Planning an event in Crowdhill?
How our film set catering works in Crowdhill
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and we are often booked for lunch at base and shoots on location.
For a shoot in a place like Crowdhill, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Planning a shoot in Crowdhill
Crowdhill is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Hosts in Crowdhill book us for shoots of all sizes. Crowdhill is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Eastleigh station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.4 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in SO50, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Chestnut Drive and Winchester Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Fisher's Pond (1 mile north), Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile north-west) and Bishopstoke (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.3 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include The King's School Senior (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Hounds pub (under half a mile south)
Crowdhill: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Crowdhill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Crowdhill from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you cover Crowdhill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Crowdhill and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where the roaster can go in Crowdhill
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Vehicle access to base
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, daylight in Crowdhill lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Crowdhill hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Crowdhill
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Crowdhill?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Crowdhill. Here are some of the most popular:
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Period locations
Central London is about 63 miles from Crowdhill.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Crowdhill
More for events in Crowdhill
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards