Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Hound
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Hound.
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Hound
Film set catering for your shoot in Hound
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. For music video days and long days on set, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Hound, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Hound ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Events we cater in Hound
It copes with schedule changes.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Hound, such as:
- Wrap days
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hound has its own station, Netley station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Approval from locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Hound
What else we do in Hound
Common questions in Hound
Could you cook in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Hound from London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you work around our timings?
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.
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 are unsure.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll confirm.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Hound for film and TV crews
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Hound is well within our area for shoots. Hound is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Hound is roughly 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Hound are historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House (3.4 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Hound is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hound, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in SO31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Hound include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Netley Abbey Infant School (0.7 miles north-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince Consort Public House (0.7 miles west)
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards