Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Catherington
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Catherington.
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Base catering
Planning an event in Catherington?
Film set catering for your shoot in Catherington
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Whether it is extended shoot days and crew appreciation lunches, we can cook new potatoes, a vegan option and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Catherington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Catherington
Which station is closest to Catherington?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Catherington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Perfect for your shoot in Catherington
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Catherington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rowlands Castle station is about 3.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We clear our spot after lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Catherington hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Catherington ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Location catering around Catherington
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Catherington for shoots and the places nearby. Catherington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Catherington is roughly 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Catherington is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in PO8, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Catherington include Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
What else we do in Catherington
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away