Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Newtown, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Newtown.
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Lunch at base
Book a hog roast in Newtown
How our film set catering works in Newtown
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and lunch at base.
Near Newtown, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Common questions in Newtown
How far is Newtown from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Newtown too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Who books film set catering in Newtown?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Newtown most often book a hog roast for:
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Crew appreciation lunches
Central London is about 60 miles from Newtown.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why choose a hog roast in Newtown?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Newtown
More for events in Newtown
Location catering around Newtown
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Newtown, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Newtown is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Newtown to Southampton (11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.4 miles south.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Newtown we cover include Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Newtown include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (1 mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. On a winter shoot near Newtown, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Newtown, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away