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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lordswood, Southampton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Lordswood.
- Base catering
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
Film set catering for Lordswood
Planning a shoot in Lordswood
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Lordswood, from gardens to fields. Lordswood is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
Lordswood is roughly 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Lordswood include South Stoneham House (2.4 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Lordswood, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the SO16 and SO15 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Lordswood includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south) and Oaklands Community School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (0.9 miles south-west)
Film set catering in Lordswood, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Whether it’s farm and estate locations and commercials and music videos, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option for your crew.
Around Lordswood, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Lordswood ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- 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
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Lordswood?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Name a contact for the day.
For an evening wrap.
Other occasions in Lordswood
Lordswood: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Lordswood?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
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?
Normally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What affects the price in Lordswood
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Why choose film set catering in Lordswood?
It copes with schedule changes.
Hosts in Lordswood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, Millbrook (Hants) station is about 2.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away