Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Winnall
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Winnall.
- Lunch at base
- Period locations
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Winnall?
Location catering around Winnall
Winnall is about 1 mile north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Winnall, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Winnall to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Winchester station is about 1 mile away. Winnall is on or near the M3, good for unit base access.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the SO23, SO21 and SO20 postcode area. Local streets include Moss Road, Water Lane and Imber Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Winnall is on the M3, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Kings Worthy (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north-east), Abbots Worthy (2 miles north), Temple Valley (2 miles east) and Morestead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (7 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester City Museum (0.8 miles west) and Wolvesey Castle (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Winnall includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Winnall include Leigh House Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Peter Symonds College (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion pub (under half a mile south)
How our film set catering works in Winnall
Crews in Winnall 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 are often asked to cater base catering and farm and estate locations, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Around Winnall, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO23 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Winnall: your questions answered
How far is Winnall from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer shoots near Winnall have light until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO23 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books film set catering in Winnall?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Winnall, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Period locations
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
Winnall is roughly 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near Winnall
Also in Winnall
For event organisers in Winnall
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Winnall
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
For an evening wrap.
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away