Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Drayton, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Drayton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Drayton?
Film set catering in Drayton, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for extended shoot days and crew thank-you days.
Rural locations near Drayton can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Drayton: unit bases and access
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Drayton, whatever the venue. Drayton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Drayton to Southampton (16 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east. Drayton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in GU32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). The countryside around Drayton includes Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
For event organisers in Drayton
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Drayton questions
How far is Drayton from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Drayton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about a wrap party?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- 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 Drayton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Drayton
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Drayton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 54 miles from Drayton.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer shoots near Drayton have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- 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.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Other occasions in Drayton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards