Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in East Harting, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew across East Harting and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
Planning an event in East Harting?
How our film set catering works in East Harting
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We serve new potatoes, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch at base and location days.
Near East Harting, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
East Harting: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is East Harting close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need from us on the day?
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’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cater in East Harting?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including East Harting and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Towns and villages near East Harting
Other occasions in East Harting
Shooting in East Harting: unit bases and access
East Harting is about 4 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Hosts in East Harting book us for shoots of all sizes. East Harting is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Harting to Guildford (23 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to East Harting are Uppark (1.7 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Petersfield station is about 4.1 miles away. East Harting is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU31, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Hollist Lane, East Harting Street and Orchard Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside East Harting, we cover South Harting (1 mile west), Nyewood (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile east), Elsted Marsh (2 miles east) and Dumpford (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (4 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Bear Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (0.8 miles west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in East Harting
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Who books film set catering in East Harting?
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around East Harting, including:
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
East Harting is about 49 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A route for our vehicle
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Harting
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-September shoots near East Harting lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away