Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Dibden Purlieu
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Dibden Purlieu. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
- Rural locations
A hog roast near Dibden Purlieu
Where the roaster can go in Dibden Purlieu
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Film set catering for your shoot in Dibden Purlieu
Rural and period locations near Dibden Purlieu can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For long shoot days and location days, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb and more.
For a location shoot near Dibden Purlieu, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
FAQs for Dibden Purlieu
Which station is closest to Dibden Purlieu?
The closest is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
Can you cater in Dibden Purlieu?
Yes, Dibden Purlieu is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Travel to Dibden Purlieu
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Dibden Purlieu
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Shoots in Dibden Purlieu are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.8 miles north. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Dibden Purlieu, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in SO45 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. From Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Dibden Purlieu we cover include Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dibden Purlieu include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Noadswood School (under half a mile north-west) and Testwood School (0.9 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Because the roast starts early, and in December Dibden Purlieu is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO45 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Who books film set catering in Dibden Purlieu?
We are self-contained at base.
Here’s what people in Dibden Purlieu most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Base catering
- Milestone days on set
Among the historic houses close to Dibden Purlieu are Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (3 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Places near Dibden Purlieu
Other occasions in Dibden Purlieu
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards