Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Criddlestyle, Hampshire
Film set catering in Criddlestyle: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wrap parties
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Criddlestyle?
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from locations
- A named contact at base
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About our film set catering in Criddlestyle
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater ad shoots and rural locations.
Rural locations near Criddlestyle can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Crew catering near Criddlestyle
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Criddlestyle, whatever the venue. Criddlestyle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Criddlestyle is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in SP6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. For shoots just outside Criddlestyle, we cover Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Criddlestyle include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-September shoots near Criddlestyle lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Criddlestyle: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Criddlestyle?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Occasions we serve in Criddlestyle
We bring everything we need.
Hosts in Criddlestyle book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (3 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Other occasions in Criddlestyle
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards