Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Dibden
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Dibden and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
Film set catering in Dibden
Film set catering in Dibden, carved to order
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We’re often asked to cater long shoot days and milestone days on set, serving hog roast rolls, a vegan option and new potatoes.
Near Dibden, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-September shoots near Dibden lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask about china.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Crew catering near Dibden
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Dibden? We cover the whole area. We cater 683 places in Hampshire.
For crew arriving by train, Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Dibden is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).
- Schools near Dibden include Testwood School (within half a mile south-west) and Orchard Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
Who books film set catering in Dibden?
Good for wraps too.
Hosts in Dibden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
Historic houses near Dibden include Medieval Merchant's House (2.5 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.5 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
- Shelter for crew
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Dibden?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Dibden
What else we do in Dibden
Dibden: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Dibden?
Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater in Dibden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Dibden and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away