Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Houghton, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Houghton and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in Houghton
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Shelter for crew
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Houghton
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Film set catering in Houghton, carved to order
Some locations near Houghton are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and location shoots, serving new potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Houghton, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Nearby places to Houghton
Also in Houghton
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Share the allergen list with the crew
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Who books film set catering in Houghton?
It copes with schedule changes.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Houghton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
Within reach of Houghton are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
Houghton for film and TV crews
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Houghton and the surrounding area. Houghton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 68 miles from Houghton. For cast and crew travelling by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 3.8 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in SO20, we can roast on site for your crew. From Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (under half a mile north)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Houghton
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Houghton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Houghton?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.8 miles south of the centre.
Is Houghton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. At midsummer, daylight in Houghton lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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