Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Owslebury Bottom. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Location days
Film set catering in Owslebury Bottom
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Owslebury Bottom
What’s the nearest station to Owslebury Bottom?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Owslebury Bottom?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can you cater in Owslebury Bottom?
Yes, Owslebury Bottom is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Owslebury Bottom
Rural and period locations near Owslebury Bottom can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We are often asked to cater location shoots and rural locations, serving halloumi skewers, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Near Owslebury Bottom, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Perfect for your shoot in Owslebury Bottom
A slow roast can wait a little.
Whatever the occasion in Owslebury Bottom, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Location days
- Lunch at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Where the roaster can go in Owslebury Bottom
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Owslebury Bottom is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Owslebury Bottom
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or SO21 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Crew catering near Owslebury Bottom
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Owslebury Bottom, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (9 miles away).
Owslebury Bottom is roughly 61 miles from central London.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Owslebury Bottom, we cover Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Owslebury Bottom includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Owslebury Bottom
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away