Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Bursledon
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Bursledon and the surrounding area.
- Long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Bursledon
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- One contact for the day
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How our film set catering works in Bursledon
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. We’re often asked to cater period drama shoots and location shoots, serving halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
Shoots around Bursledon frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Crew catering near Bursledon
Bursledon is about 2 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Bursledon, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Bursledon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Central London is about 68 miles from Bursledon, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Bursledon are Medieval Merchant's House (4 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.1 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Bursledon, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the SO31 postcode area. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Station Road and School Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Bursledon, we also cover Lowford (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.1 miles east) and Coldeast (1.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Bursledon includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Hamble School (1.1 miles south-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile north)
What affects the price in Bursledon
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Bursledon: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bursledon?
Bursledon station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Bursledon?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We clear our spot after lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Occasions we serve in Bursledon
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Bursledon. Here are some of the most popular:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
- Base catering
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Bursledon station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast starts early, and in December Bursledon is dark by about 4:00pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Towns and villages near Bursledon
Other occasions in Bursledon
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards