Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ashurst, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Ashurst and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering in Ashurst
Film set catering in Ashurst, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Ashurst can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Whether it’s lunch at base and crew thank-you days, we can cook salads, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb and more.
Rural locations near Ashurst can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Because the roast starts early, and in December Ashurst is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO40 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Ashurst?
We are self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ashurst:
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Location days
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Places near Ashurst
What else we do in Ashurst
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A route for our vehicle
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Ashurst
Is Ashurst 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.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Give us one contact in production.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Crew catering near Ashurst
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Ashurst book us for shoots of all sizes. Ashurst is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ashurst to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Historic houses near Ashurst include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.8 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.9 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Ashurst is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in SO40 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Forest Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Ashurst hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards