Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Owslebury
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Owslebury and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Owslebury
Film set catering in Owslebury, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Owslebury, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We’re frequently asked to cater shoots on location and historic house shoots, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Owslebury can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Give us one contact in production, usually locations or the production office.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Owslebury for film and TV crews
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Owslebury, along with the towns and villages around it. Owslebury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Owslebury to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Central London is about 61 miles from Owslebury, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Owslebury, we also cover Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Owslebury include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact in production
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A safe distance from kit
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
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What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Owslebury, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer shoots near Owslebury have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Occasions we serve in Owslebury
It copes with schedule changes.
However big or small the event in Owslebury, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Period locations
- Music video days
- Location days
- Countryside locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shawford station, about 2.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
FAQs for Owslebury
What’s the nearest station to Owslebury?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Owslebury too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards