Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hensting, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Hensting.
- Shoots on location
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering in Hensting
Perfect for your shoot in Hensting
There are options for non-pork eaters.
People around Hensting book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
About our film set catering in Hensting
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We’re often asked to cater ad shoots and unit base lunches, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Hensting, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
FAQs for Hensting
How far is Hensting from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Hensting?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens in bad weather?
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.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Hensting, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Hensting?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
What affects the price in Hensting
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level area at base
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also in Hensting
Shooting in Hensting: unit bases and access
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Hensting, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Hensting to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Hensting is roughly 62 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in SO50 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Hensting we cover include Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Hensting includes Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away