Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Hillhead
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hillhead and across Hampshire.
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Hillhead
Film set catering in Hillhead, carved to order
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Typical bookings include wrap days and historic house shoots, serving salads, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
Rural locations near Hillhead can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Perfect for your shoot in Hillhead
Carving serves a crew fast.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hillhead, including:
- Countryside locations
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
Historic houses near Hillhead include Osborne House (4.7 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
Hillhead questions
Which station is closest to Hillhead?
Hamble station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Hillhead?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What about a wrap party?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Hillhead
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact at base
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hillhead
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Towns and villages near Hillhead
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Looking after everyone
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Give us one contact in production.
Sides make a proper lunch.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset near Hillhead is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Location catering around Hillhead
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Hillhead and nearby, from gardens to fields. Hillhead is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hamble station, roughly 4.3 miles north of the centre. Hillhead is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45. For shoots just outside Hillhead, we cover Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). The countryside around Hillhead includes Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away