Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Wherwell
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Wherwell. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Music video days
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in Wherwell
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Film set catering in Wherwell, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Wherwell work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We serve new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and countryside locations.
Rural locations near Wherwell can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Nearby places to Wherwell
What else we do in Wherwell
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Shelter for crew
- Vehicle access to base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-September shoots near Wherwell lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Wherwell?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wherwell, such as:
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Farm and estate locations
- Lunch at base
Wherwell is roughly 63 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For event organisers in Wherwell
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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.
What affects the price in Wherwell
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
FAQs for Wherwell
How far is Wherwell from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Wherwell?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about crew who do not 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 don’t offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Wherwell for film and TV crews
Wherwell is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Wherwell suit a hog roast. Wherwell is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.7 miles north-west.
Wherever your shoot is in SP11, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Fair Piece and Beech Grove, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Wherwell Wood (1 mile north-west), Cottonworth (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile south), Fullerton (1 mile south-west) and South Harewood (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (12 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find White Lion Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Wherwell?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Wherwell
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away