Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Wickham, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Wickham and across Hampshire.
- Rural locations
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Wickham
How our film set catering works in Wickham
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and rural locations.
For a location shoot near Wickham, base might be in a field or farmyard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Wickham. At midsummer, daylight in Wickham lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Wickham
Other occasions in Wickham
Wickham for film and TV crews
Wickham is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Wickham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Wickham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.2 miles south. Wickham is on or near the A32 and A334, good for unit base access.
Shoots anywhere in PO17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From The Square, Station Road and Bridge Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. You will find Wickham on the A32 and A334, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Shedfield (1 mile north-west), Shirrell Heath (2 miles north), Kingsmead (2 miles north-east), Woodend (2 miles north-east) and Mislingford (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (within half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal isn’t offered
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level area at base
- A covered eating area
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Who books film set catering in Wickham?
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Wickham, such as:
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
Wickham is about 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
FAQs for Wickham
Is Wickham close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Wickham?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you come to Wickham?
Yes, Wickham is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away