Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Medstead
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Medstead and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Medstead?
Film set catering for your shoot in Medstead
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Whether it is ad shoots and unit base lunches, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Shoots around Medstead often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What affects the price in Medstead
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Medstead for film and TV crews
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Medstead, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Medstead is about 49 miles from central London. Historic houses near Medstead include Bentworth Hall (2.1 miles north) and Hall Place (2.6 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Medstead, we also cover Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Medstead include Red Hill.
Nearby places to Medstead
Also in Medstead
Why choose film set catering in Medstead?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Medstead book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.4 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Questions from Medstead
What’s the nearest station to Medstead?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
How far is Medstead from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
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 need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Where the roaster can go in Medstead
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Because the roast starts early, and in December Medstead is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- 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
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. 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’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Medstead
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards