Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lord's Wood, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Lord's Wood.
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Ad shoots
Book a hog roast in Lord's Wood
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Film set catering in Lord's Wood, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we are often booked for location days and period drama shoots.
Near Lord's Wood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose film set catering in Lord's Wood?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lord's Wood. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Historic house shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Location catering around Lord's Wood
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Lord's Wood, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Lord's Wood to Southampton (6 miles away).
Lord's Wood is about 64 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.1 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in SO50, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Lord's Wood, we cover Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Within reach you will find Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Lord's Wood include Crestwood Community School (1.5 miles south-west)
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The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Because the roast starts early, and in December Lord's Wood is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO50 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A named contact at base
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. A hog roast is often 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?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask about china.
Questions from Lord's Wood
How far is Lord's Wood from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Lord's Wood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Lord's Wood, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards