Southampton · England
Film Set Catering in Hillyfields
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Hillyfields and Southampton, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Music video days
- Location shoots
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Hillyfields?
About our film set catering in Hillyfields
Some locations near Hillyfields are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and historic house shoots, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option.
Shoots around Hillyfields often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Common questions in Hillyfields
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
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.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Hillyfields
Carving serves a crew fast.
In Hillyfields and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Countryside locations
- Period locations
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
The M271 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Hillyfields.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Planning a shoot in Hillyfields
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Hillyfields is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to 40 places in Southampton.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.1 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.7 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.8 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hillyfields, 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.
Anywhere in SO16, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Hillyfields sits on or near the M271, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Hillyfields we cover include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillyfields includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
For event organisers in Hillyfields
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Also in Hillyfields
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Hillyfields. Because the roast starts early, and in December Hillyfields is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hillyfields
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards