Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hamble-le-Rice
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Hamble-le-Rice.
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
Film set catering in Hamble-le-Rice
How our film set catering works in Hamble-le-Rice
Some locations near Hamble-le-Rice are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot wraps and farm and estate locations.
Around Hamble-le-Rice, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Why choose film set catering in Hamble-le-Rice?
We bring everything we need.
Hosts in Hamble-le-Rice book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
Within reach of Hamble-le-Rice are historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning a shoot in Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Hosts in Hamble-le-Rice book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 69 miles from Hamble-le-Rice. Hamble-le-Rice is on or near the B3397, good for unit base access. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hamble-le-Rice, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about a mile of Hamble-le-Rice, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cater shoots across the SO31 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the B3397 close by, Hamble-le-Rice is easy for us to reach for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Hamble-le-Rice, we also cover Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Hamble-le-Rice includes Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hamble-le-Rice include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Old White Harte Public House (under half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Hamble-le-Rice
What else we do in Hamble-le-Rice
FAQs for Hamble-le-Rice
Can you do a hog roast in Hamble Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What affects the price in Hamble-le-Rice
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September shoots near Hamble-le-Rice 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 carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away