Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for West Tisted
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in West Tisted. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wrap parties
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in West Tisted
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Summer shoots near West Tisted have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in West Tisted
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include music video days and historic house shoots, with a vegan option, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near West Tisted, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Places near West Tisted
Other occasions in West Tisted
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A named contact at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Crew catering near West Tisted
West Tisted is about 7 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around West Tisted and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to West Tisted are Hinton Ampner House (3.6 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Tisted, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in SO24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Filmore Hill (1 mile south-east), Monkwood (1 mile north-east), Bailey Green (1 mile south-east), Privett (2 miles south-east) and Ropley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (14 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Fareham (15 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south).
Within reach you will find Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
Who books film set catering in West Tisted?
It copes with schedule changes.
However big or small the event in West Tisted, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
- Ad shoots
West Tisted is about 52 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us one contact in production.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
West Tisted: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is West Tisted close to London?
About 52 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away