Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Forest Corner
Film set catering in Forest Corner: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
Film set catering for Forest Corner
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About our film set catering in Forest Corner
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and crew appreciation lunches.
Near Forest Corner, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Late-September shoots near Forest Corner lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting 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 serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
What else we do in Forest Corner
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Forest Corner
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 follow the site rules.
Is Forest Corner too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
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 often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Why choose film set catering in Forest Corner?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Forest Corner. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
Historic houses near Forest Corner include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
Location catering around Forest Corner
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Forest Corner and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Forest Corner is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24. Whether your shoot is on Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Corner includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Forest Corner
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards