Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Locks Heath
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Locks Heath? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
Book a hog roast in Locks Heath
Film set catering for your shoot in Locks Heath
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Typical bookings include long shoot days and shoots on location, with new potatoes, salads and a vegan option.
For a location shoot near Locks Heath, base might be in a field or farmyard. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Perfect for your shoot in Locks Heath
We’re self-contained at base.
Hosts in Locks Heath book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
Locks Heath is about 67 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
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. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Summer shoots near Locks Heath have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Locks Heath
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A named contact at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Shelter for crew
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Locks Heath
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or SO31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Locks Heath
What else we do in Locks Heath
Shooting in Locks Heath: unit bases and access
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Locks Heath, from gardens to fields. Locks Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Swanwick station is about 0.9 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles of Locks Heath, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cater shoots across the SO31, PO14 and PO15 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Locks Heath we cover include Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Locks Heath include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Common questions in Locks Heath
What’s the nearest station to Locks Heath?
Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Is Locks Heath close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater in Locks Heath?
Yes, Locks Heath is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away