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Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Meon, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in West Meon.
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in West Meon?
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, daylight in West Meon ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering in West Meon, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near West Meon can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. On the menu are hog roast rolls, salads and a vegan option, and we’re regularly asked to cater long shoot days and wrap parties.
For a shoot in a place like West Meon, tracks and soft ground need checking. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Looking after everyone
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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What else we do in West Meon
West Meon: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like West Meon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is West Meon close to London?
About 55 miles from central London.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you come to West Meon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including West Meon and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Location catering around West Meon
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in West Meon, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. West Meon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from West Meon to Southampton (15 miles away).
West Meon is about 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Meon, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in GU32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Headon View, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
The countryside around West Meon includes Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south)
What affects the price in West Meon
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in West Meon?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (3.4 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- Shelter for crew
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Why choose a hog roast in West Meon?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away