Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for St Cross
Film set catering in St Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
Book a hog roast in St Cross
Film set catering in St Cross, slow-roasted on site
Crews in St Cross work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Popular choices include salads, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot wraps and lunch at base.
For a location shoot near St Cross, base might be in a field or farmyard. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
For event organisers in St Cross
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Towns and villages near St Cross
What else we do in St Cross
Common questions in St Cross
Could you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is St Cross close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you cover St Cross?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in St Cross
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- One contact for the day
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Occasions we serve in St Cross
Alternatives cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near St Cross:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Winchester station, about 1.3 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
Crew catering near St Cross
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around St Cross. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
St Cross is about 62 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in SO22 and SO23 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to St Cross we cover include Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset near St Cross is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for St Cross, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards