Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Blackfield, Hampshire
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Blackfield. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
- Base catering
Film set catering for Blackfield
A hog roast compared with other options
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 will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Blackfield
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Blackfield
Crews in Blackfield work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We serve a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and salads, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and wrap parties.
Near Blackfield, base may be a field or yard. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Common questions in Blackfield
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Location catering around Blackfield
Blackfield is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Blackfield, as well as the surrounding area. Blackfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Within reach of Blackfield are historic houses such as Beaulieu Palace House (3.6 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Blackfield, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in SO45, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Newlands Copse, St Michaels Close and Dark Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Blackfield we cover include Langley (1 mile south), Roughdown (1 mile west), Holbury (1 mile north-west), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Stonehills (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.8 miles west) and Coldeast (5.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- A level area at base
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In December, daylight in Blackfield ends around 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Blackfield
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Perfect for your shoot in Blackfield
We bring everything we need.
Whatever the occasion in Blackfield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away