Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Elson
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Elson.
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Elson?
About our film set catering in Elson
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We’re often asked to cater historic house shoots and wrap parties, serving halloumi skewers, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Near Elson, base may be a field or yard. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. At midsummer, daylight in Elson lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Elson
Elson is about 1 mile north of Gosport, in Hampshire. Hosts in Elson book us for shoots of all sizes. Elson is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Elson to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Elson is on or near the A32, good for unit base access. Elson is about 66 miles from central London. The coast is within about 4 miles of Elson, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in PO12 and PO13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Ham Lane, Quay Lane and Avery Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A32 close by, Elson is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Elson we cover include Gosport (1 mile south), Forton (1 mile south), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile south-east) and Rowner (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Search (1.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Elson include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Elson include Brune Park Community School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Vincent College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head pub (0.5 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Where the roaster can go in Elson
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
FAQs for Elson
Is Elson close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Elson?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Places near Elson
Also in Elson
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Elson hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Sides make a proper lunch.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Elson
Good for wraps too.
Here’s what people in Elson most often book a hog roast for:
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Lunch at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away