Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Forton
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Forton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- Period locations
Film set catering for Forton
How our film set catering works in Forton
On a long shoot day near Forton, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it’s crew appreciation lunches and wrap days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a location shoot near Forton, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
FAQs for Forton
Which station is closest to Forton?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Forton?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A covered eating area
- The location manager’s agreement
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Forton
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Forton ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Who books film set catering in Forton?
We bring everything we need.
In Forton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
Forton is roughly 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Forton: unit bases and access
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Forton is well within our area for shoots. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Forton to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Forton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in PO12 and PO13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Forton, we cover Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Forton include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Forton include St Vincent College (less than half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Trafalgar pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near Forton
Also in Forton
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away