Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Brook, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Brook? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Farm and estate locations
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap parties
A hog roast near Brook
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our film set catering in Brook
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. For long days on set and historic house shoots, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan option, salads and halloumi skewers for your crew.
Near Brook, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Give us one contact in production.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-September shoots near Brook lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Also in Brook
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Shelter for crew
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. 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 Brook hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Location catering around Brook
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Brook and nearby. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Brook to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Brook are Landford Manor (4.1 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Brook is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in SO43, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Brook, we cover Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Brook includes Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Green Dragon Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Questions from Brook
What’s the nearest station to Brook?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What about a wrap party?
We do.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Occasions we serve in Brook
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Brook and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Extended shoot days
- Rural locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashurst New Forest station is about 4.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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