Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Little Posbrook
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Little Posbrook.
- Base catering
- Historic house shoots
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Little Posbrook?
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
About our film set catering in Little Posbrook
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include music video days and shoots on location, with rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near Little Posbrook can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Towns and villages near Little Posbrook
What else we do in Little Posbrook
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Little Posbrook
How far is Little Posbrook from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Little Posbrook too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Perfect for your shoot in Little Posbrook
We bring everything we need.
In Little Posbrook and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
How it works
Serving is straightforward: 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. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Little Posbrook ends around 4:00pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Little Posbrook
- The number of people
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Location catering around Little Posbrook
Little Posbrook is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Shoots in Little Posbrook are part of our patch. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Little Posbrook to Southampton (9 miles away).
Central London is about 68 miles from Little Posbrook, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 4 miles of Little Posbrook, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO14, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Titchfield (1 mile north), Abshot (1 mile north-west), Hill Head (1 mile south-east), Stubbington (1 mile south-east) and Titchfield Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (13 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Posbrook includes Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Crofton School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Coach & Horses pub (1 mile north-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards