Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Dunbridge, Hampshire
Film set catering in Dunbridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
Film set catering in Dunbridge
How it works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Dunbridge lasts until about 9:25pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Dunbridge
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we’re often booked for location shoots and wrap days.
Rural locations near Dunbridge can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A named contact at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose a hog roast in Dunbridge?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Dunbridge
Other occasions in Dunbridge
Occasions we serve in Dunbridge
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
However big or small the event in Dunbridge, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
For crew arriving by train, Dunbridge has its own station, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
Location catering around Dunbridge
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater shoots of every size in Dunbridge. Dunbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Dunbridge is roughly 70 miles from central London. Historic houses near Dunbridge include Mottisfont Abbey (0.7 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in SO51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.9 miles east)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Dunbridge: your questions answered
How far is Dunbridge from London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Dunbridge?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, in Dunbridge itself.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask about china.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards