Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in East Meon, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in East Meon and the surrounding area.
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Farm and estate locations
Book a hog roast in East Meon
How our film set catering works in East Meon
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We are frequently asked to cater music video days and countryside locations, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Near East Meon, check tracks and ground with locations. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
A second meat widens the menu.
Places near East Meon
More for events in East Meon
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Shooting in East Meon: unit bases and access
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. East Meon is well within our area for shoots. East Meon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Meon to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 4.1 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of East Meon, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in GU32, we can roast on site for your crew. From High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). Open spaces near East Meon include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in East Meon
What’s the nearest station to East Meon?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
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 will follow the site rules.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
See how we price or the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in East Meon
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in East Meon. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period locations
- Location days
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
East Meon is roughly 54 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
Where the roaster can go in East Meon
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. On a winter shoot near East Meon, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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