Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Shawford
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Shawford and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Shawford
Film set catering in Shawford, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Shawford. Typical bookings include wrap parties and crew appreciation lunches, with new potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Shawford can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Shawford for film and TV crews
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Shawford, as well as the surrounding area. Shawford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Shawford to Southampton (8 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shawford station serves Shawford directly.
For shoots in SO21, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Shawford Road and Pearson Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Shawford, we also cover Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Shawford
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Summer shoots near Shawford have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Shawford: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Shawford?
Shawford has its own station: Shawford station.
Do you come out to small places like Shawford?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What about a wrap party?
We do.
Can you cater in Shawford?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Why choose film set catering in Shawford?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shawford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at base
Shawford is about 63 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Towns and villages near Shawford
Other occasions in Shawford
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away