Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in East Stratton, Hampshire
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in East Stratton. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Location shoots
- Base catering
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in East Stratton
Film set catering in East Stratton, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot wraps and rural locations, with rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
Rural locations near East Stratton can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in East Stratton ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
Nearby places to East Stratton
Also in East Stratton
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Sign-off from the location
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why East Stratton hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Questions from East Stratton
Is East Stratton close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like East Stratton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Shooting in East Stratton: unit bases and access
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in East Stratton? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 54 miles from East Stratton, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cater shoots across SO21. Your shoot could be at a house on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Northbrook Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in East Stratton?
We bring everything we need.
However big or small the event in East Stratton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards