Southampton · England
Film Set Catering for Bassett
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Bassett and across Southampton.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
- Location days
Slow-roasted pork in Bassett
About our film set catering in Bassett
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We serve a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for location shoots and end-of-shoot wraps.
For a location shoot near Bassett, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Where
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
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.
Shooting in Bassett: unit bases and access
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover shoots in Bassett, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station. Bassett is about 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in SO16, SO17 and SO15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Bassett include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hollybrook Infant School (0.6 miles south-west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bellemoor pub (0.9 miles south)
More for events in Bassett
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Bassett hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What affects the price in Bassett
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Bassett?
We are self-contained at base.
People around Bassett book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
Among the historic houses close to Bassett are South Stoneham House (1.5 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.8 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
For event organisers in Bassett
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
FAQs for Bassett
What’s the nearest station to Bassett?
Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Bassett?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Bassett is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bassett
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards