Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Hedge End
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hedge End and across Hampshire.
- Base catering
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering in Hedge End
Hedge End for film and TV crews
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Hedge End, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Hedge End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
Hedge End is about 66 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.5 miles north-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.6 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hedge End, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
For shoots in SO30 and SO31, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A334 and B3033, Hedge End is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Thornhill (2 miles west), Harefield (2 miles west), West End (2 miles north-west), Chartwell Green (2 miles north-west) and Sholing (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). Open spaces near Hedge End include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (under half a mile north) and Wildern School (within half a mile north)
Film set catering for your shoot in Hedge End
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for crew thank-you days and period drama shoots.
In Hedge End, send us the base location. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Why choose a hog roast in Hedge End?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Why choose film set catering in Hedge End?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Hedge End, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Base catering
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
The A334 and B3033 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Hedge End.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
FAQs for Hedge End
Which station is closest to Hedge End?
Hedge End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Is Hedge End close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you need much space at base?
Generally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
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. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A named contact at base
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Places near Hedge End
What else we do in Hedge End
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Because the roast starts early, and in December Hedge End is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards