Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Hightown
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hightown? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
Slow-roasted pork in Hightown
Film set catering in Hightown, carved to order
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll fit around changes. For long days on set and ad shoots, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Rural locations near Hightown can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Hightown
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Hightown for film and TV crews
Hightown is in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Hightown, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Hightown to Southampton (17 miles away).
The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hightown, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in BH24, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Ashley Close, Forestlake Avenue and Holmwood Garth or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Crow (1 mile south), Poulner (1 mile north), Ringwood (1 mile north-west), Upper Kingston (1 mile south-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Hightown include Ringwood School Academy (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Elm Tree Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Hightown?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast starts early, and in December Hightown is dark by about 4:05pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Hightown
What else we do in Hightown
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A covered eating area
- A named contact at base
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Hightown
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hightown and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
Historic houses near Hightown include Avon Tyrrell House (3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
FAQs for Hightown
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Hightown too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
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.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away