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Film Set Catering for Bassett Green
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Bassett Green.
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Bassett Green
Crew catering near Bassett Green
Bassett Green is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Bassett Green? We cover the whole area. Bassett Green is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Among the historic houses close to Bassett Green are South Stoneham House (0.6 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Bassett Green is on or near the M27, good for unit base access. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bassett Green, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cater shoots across SO16, SO17 and SO18. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Road, Lilac Road and Daisy Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the M27, Bassett Green is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Swaythling (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile east), St Denys (1 mile south) and North Stoneham (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south-east) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Bassett Green includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cantell School (under half a mile west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Brook pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Bassett Green
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We are often asked to cater music video days and wrap parties, serving a vegan option, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
For a location shoot near Bassett Green, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Bassett Green (SO16, SO17, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. On a winter shoot near Bassett Green, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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Bassett Green questions
Is Bassett Green close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Bassett Green?
Swaythling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Bassett Green
We bring everything we need.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Bassett Green, including:
- Music video days
- Base catering
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
Bassett Green is about 68 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How dietary needs are handled
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Bassett Green
What else we do in Bassett Green
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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