Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Penton Mewsey
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Penton Mewsey? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Penton Mewsey
Film set catering in Penton Mewsey, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Penton Mewsey can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We’re frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and unit base lunches, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Penton Mewsey, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your shoot in Penton Mewsey
Good for wraps too.
Hosts in Penton Mewsey book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Penton Mewsey hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Crew catering near Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Penton Mewsey, along with the towns and villages around it. Penton Mewsey is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
Penton Mewsey is about 65 miles from central London.
For shoots in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Penton Mewsey include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find White Hart Public House (less than half a mile south)
Nearby places to Penton Mewsey
Also in Penton Mewsey
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Penton Mewsey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing 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
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask about china.
Common questions in Penton Mewsey
Is Penton Mewsey too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Penton Mewsey?
Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, daylight in Penton Mewsey ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards