Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Wellow, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in West Wellow.
- Historic house shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
Book a hog roast in West Wellow
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to West Wellow
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in West Wellow, slow-roasted on site
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Whether it’s lunch at base and crew appreciation lunches, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb and more.
Near West Wellow, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
FAQs for West Wellow
Is West Wellow too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why West Wellow hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Because the roast starts early, and in December West Wellow is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near West Wellow
Also in West Wellow
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A route for our vehicle
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Location catering around West Wellow
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. West Wellow is well within our area for shoots. West Wellow is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Romsey station is about 4.2 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of West Wellow, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. From Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside West Wellow, we cover Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near West Wellow include Copythorne Common.
- Schools near West Wellow include Embley (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Rockingham Arms (0.9 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Perfect for your shoot in West Wellow
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Unit base lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
Within reach of West Wellow are historic houses such as Landford Manor (2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards