Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Denvilles, Hampshire
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Denvilles.
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- Crew appreciation lunches
A hog roast near Denvilles
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing or the cost guide.
About our film set catering in Denvilles
On a long shoot day near Denvilles, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We serve spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap days and ad shoots.
For a location shoot near Denvilles, base might be in a field or farmyard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
A second meat widens the menu.
Location catering around Denvilles
Denvilles is about 1 mile south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in Denvilles, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (0.7 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Warblington station serves Denvilles directly. The coast is within about 6 miles of Denvilles, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in PO9 and PO10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include New Lane, Pook Lane and Elder Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Denvilles, we also cover Warblington (1 mile south), Havant (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile east), Langstone (1 mile south-west) and Leigh Park (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (4 miles north-west) and Petersfield (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (0.7 miles south) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (1 mile west). Open spaces near Denvilles include Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Schools near Denvilles include Fairfield Infant School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Six Bells pub (0.7 miles west)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Shelter for crew
- A safe distance from kit
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Denvilles questions
How far is Denvilles from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Denvilles?
Denvilles has its own station: Warblington station.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, daylight in Denvilles lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose film set catering in Denvilles?
We’re self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Denvilles:
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Milestone days on set
Denvilles is about 58 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Towns and villages near Denvilles
Other occasions in Denvilles
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards