Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Wells-in-the-Field
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Wells-in-the-Field? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long shoot days
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
A hog roast near Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field for film and TV crews
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wells-in-the-Field is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Wells-in-the-Field to Reading (about 21 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west, is the nearest station.
For shoots in RG28, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Priory Lane and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Schools near Wells-in-the-Field include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Film set catering in Wells-in-the-Field, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and we are often booked for countryside locations and wrap days.
Near Wells-in-the-Field, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Occasions we serve in Wells-in-the-Field
It copes with schedule changes.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wells-in-the-Field, such as:
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
- Farm and estate locations
Central London is about 56 miles from Wells-in-the-Field.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In December, daylight in Wells-in-the-Field ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact in production
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Wells-in-the-Field
Which station is closest to Wells-in-the-Field?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Wells-in-the-Field from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you come to Wells-in-the-Field?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Wells-in-the-Field and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
For event organisers in Wells-in-the-Field
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards