Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Liss
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Liss and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Liss
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Film set catering for your shoot in Liss
Crews in Liss work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We’re frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and shoots on location, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Near Liss, base may be a field or yard. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In December, daylight in Liss ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
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.
Liss questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Liss from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Events we cater in Liss
Alternatives cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Liss:
- Countryside locations
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Lunch at base
Liss is roughly 47 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning a shoot in Liss
Liss is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Liss, whatever the venue. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Liss to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Liss has its own station, Liss station. Liss is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Station Road, Shotterfield Terrace and Greenfields, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Liss we cover include West Liss (1 mile south-west), The Mint (1 mile north-east), Liss Forest (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile south-east) and Durford Wood (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Whistle Stop pub (less than half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to Liss
What else we do in Liss
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards