Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in East Wellow
We bring a hog roast for the crew across East Wellow and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Slow-roasted pork in East Wellow
Film set catering in East Wellow, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near East Wellow are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Whether it is location days and extended shoot days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like East Wellow, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in East Wellow?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning a shoot in East Wellow
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around East Wellow suit a hog roast. East Wellow is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from East Wellow to Southampton (8 miles away).
Within reach of East Wellow are historic houses such as Landford Manor (2.8 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of East Wellow, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in SO51, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside East Wellow, we also cover Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Extra (2.9 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near East Wellow include Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Embley (1.6 miles north-east)
Occasions we serve in East Wellow
It copes with schedule changes.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Wellow and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- 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’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Towns and villages near East Wellow
What else we do in East Wellow
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-September shoots near East Wellow lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO51 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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East Wellow: your questions answered
Is East Wellow too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away