Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Over Wallop, Hampshire
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Over Wallop and across Hampshire.
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
Planning an event in Over Wallop?
Film set catering in Over Wallop, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Over Wallop are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch at base and rural locations.
Near Over Wallop, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Where the roaster can go in Over Wallop
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A route for our vehicle
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Towns and villages near Over Wallop
Also in Over Wallop
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Sides make a proper lunch.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Crew catering near Over Wallop
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Shoots in Over Wallop are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Over Wallop is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Over Wallop to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Over Wallop is about 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
The countryside around Over Wallop includes Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Over Wallop
What’s the nearest station to Over Wallop?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 2 miles away.
How far is Over Wallop from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Who books film set catering in Over Wallop?
Carving serves a crew fast.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Period drama shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Grateley station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Summer shoots near Over Wallop have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Over Wallop
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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