Portsmouth · England
Film Set Catering for Hilsea
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hilsea and the surrounding area.
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
Book a hog roast in Hilsea
Location catering around Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Hilsea, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Hilsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hilsea to Southampton (15 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hilsea station is about 0.5 miles away. Historic houses near Hilsea include Warblington Castle (4.7 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over PO2, PO3 and PO6 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Hilsea, we cover Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hilsea includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Trafalgar School (within half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach and Horses pub (less than half a mile north)
Film set catering in Hilsea, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Hilsea can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We are frequently asked to cater crew thank-you days and shoots on location, serving spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Near Hilsea, base may be a field or yard. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Hilsea
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. On a winter shoot near Hilsea, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Hilsea
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or PO2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hilsea
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Hilsea
Is Hilsea close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Hilsea?
The closest is Hilsea station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Looking after everyone
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Occasions we serve in Hilsea
Good for wraps too.
However big or small the event in Hilsea, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
Hilsea is roughly 63 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away