Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Emery Down, Hampshire
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Emery Down. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Emery Down
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Film set catering in Emery Down, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and salads, and we’re often booked for lunch at base and location shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Emery Down, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Emery Down for film and TV crews
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Emery Down is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Emery Down to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Emery Down is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in SO43, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Emery Down
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Emery Down. Typical bookings include:
- Historic house shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Also near Emery Down
Also in Emery Down
Emery Down questions
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Emery Down?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
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.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer shoots near Emery Down have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A covered eating area
- A level area at base
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards