Portsmouth · England
Film Set Catering for Copnor
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Copnor.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
- Base catering
Planning an event in Copnor?
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Copnor
Rural and period locations near Copnor can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For long shoot days and location shoots, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls for your crew.
Shoots around Copnor frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Copnor (PO3, PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset near Copnor is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Copnor
What’s the nearest station to Copnor?
Fratton station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Copnor close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Crew catering near Copnor
Copnor is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Copnor suit a hog roast. We cater 19 places across Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Within reach of Copnor are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (4.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in PO3, PO2 and PO1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From New Road, Lynn Road and Byron Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Copnor is on the A288, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Baffins (1 mile south-east), Kingston (1 mile south), Portsmouth (1 mile west), Fratton (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea (2.3 miles south-west) and Southsea Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Admiral Lord Nelson School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Jolly Taxpayer pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
More for events in Copnor
Perfect for your shoot in Copnor
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Copnor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Base catering
- Wrap days
With the A288 nearby, Copnor is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away