Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Wivelrod
Film set catering in Wivelrod: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
A hog roast near Wivelrod
Film set catering in Wivelrod, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and wrap days, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
Near Wivelrod, 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.
Who books film set catering in Wivelrod?
Good for wraps too.
However big or small the event in Wivelrod, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap parties
Among the historic houses close to Wivelrod are Bentworth Hall (0.8 miles north-west) and Hall Place (1.2 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Wivelrod: your questions answered
Is Wivelrod close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Wivelrod?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- One contact for the day
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wivelrod
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Wivelrod ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Wivelrod
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Wivelrod hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Shooting in Wivelrod: unit bases and access
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Shoots in Wivelrod are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Wivelrod is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles east. Wivelrod is roughly 48 miles from central London.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Wivelrod includes King's Hill.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards