Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Nob's Crook, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Nob's Crook and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
- Base catering
Slow-roasted pork in Nob's Crook
Occasions we serve in Nob's Crook
It copes with schedule changes.
Here’s what people in Nob's Crook most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, Eastleigh station is about 2.2 miles away.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Nob's Crook
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include lunch at base and milestone days on set, with new potatoes, salads and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Nob's Crook, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A named contact at base
- Shelter for crew
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Nob's Crook hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Shooting in Nob's Crook: unit bases and access
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Nob's Crook, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Nob's Crook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Nob's Crook to Southampton (6 miles away).
Nob's Crook is about 63 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.6 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Wherever your shoot is in SO21, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Nob's Crook, we also cover Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Nob's Crook includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Towns and villages near Nob's Crook
Other occasions in Nob's Crook
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. On a winter shoot near Nob's Crook, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear our spot after lunch.
For an evening wrap.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Nob's Crook questions
Do you come out to small places like Nob's Crook?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Nob's Crook from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
- 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