Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Beaulieu, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Beaulieu? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Period locations
A hog roast near Beaulieu
Film set catering in Beaulieu, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. For crew thank-you days and location shoots, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option and more.
For a shoot in a place like Beaulieu, tracks and soft ground need checking. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Beaulieu
Which station is closest to Beaulieu?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you come to Beaulieu?
Yes, Beaulieu is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Also in Beaulieu
Beaulieu for film and TV crews
Beaulieu is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Beaulieu. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Beaulieu Road station is about 3.4 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Beaulieu, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in SO42, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, Palace Lane and Hatchet Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Beaulieu, we also cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-east), The Hummicks (1 mile south-east), Furzey Lodge (1 mile west), East Boldre (1 mile south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (less than half a mile north-west).
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Beaulieu
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Beaulieu
Carving serves a crew fast.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Beaulieu, including:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Historic houses near Beaulieu include Beaulieu Palace House (less than half a mile north). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the price includes, item by item
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-September shoots near Beaulieu lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal is not offered
We clear our spot after lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Approval from locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Beaulieu
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away