Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Wittensford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Wittensford.
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering in Wittensford
How our film set catering works in Wittensford
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. On the menu are hog roast rolls, salads and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot wraps and historic house shoots.
Near Wittensford, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Wittensford
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Wittensford
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
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.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
For event organisers in Wittensford
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Wittensford is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Wittensford
It copes with schedule changes.
In Wittensford and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We serve quickly on the call.
China crockery is available on request.
Planning a shoot in Wittensford
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Wittensford book us for shoots of all sizes. Wittensford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Wittensford to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (4.2 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Wittensford, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in SO43, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Wittensford, we cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Wittensford include Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
Other occasions in Wittensford
Common questions in Wittensford
Is Wittensford too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you cover Wittensford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wittensford and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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