Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Balmerlawn
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Balmerlawn? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Balmerlawn
How our film set catering works in Balmerlawn
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, a vegan option and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and end-of-shoot wraps.
For a shoot in a place like Balmerlawn, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
What affects the price in Balmerlawn
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Balmerlawn
Carving serves a crew fast.
Hosts in Balmerlawn book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
Among the historic houses close to Balmerlawn are Beaulieu Palace House (4.9 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For event organisers in Balmerlawn
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-September shoots near Balmerlawn lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Balmerlawn hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Balmerlawn
More for events in Balmerlawn
Questions from Balmerlawn
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Balmerlawn
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Planning a shoot in Balmerlawn
Balmerlawn is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Balmerlawn? We can help. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Balmerlawn to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Balmerlawn is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Balmerlawn, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in SO42, we can roast on site for your crew. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Brockenhurst (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), South Weirs (2 miles south-west), Lyndhurst (3 miles north) and Emery Down (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (4 miles south).
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Hotel (0.6 miles south-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards