Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Lower Burgate
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Lower Burgate and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
Book a hog roast in Lower Burgate
Film set catering in Lower Burgate, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads, and we’re frequently booked for historic house shoots and shoots on location.
Rural locations near Lower Burgate can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. On a winter shoot near Lower Burgate, the light goes by about 4:05pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Lower Burgate?
We’re self-contained at base.
In Lower Burgate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (2.2 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Lower Burgate: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lower Burgate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do you need much space at base?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you come to Lower Burgate?
Yes, Lower Burgate is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast can wait.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Lower Burgate
Lower Burgate is in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Lower Burgate, whatever the venue. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lower Burgate to Southampton (17 miles away).
Anywhere in SP6, we can roast on site for your crew. Local streets include Kingfisher Drive, Grebe Place and Salisbury Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Lower Burgate, we also cover Tinkers Cross (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile north), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west), Horseport (1 mile south) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (1 mile east) and Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Burgate include Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.8 miles south)
Why choose a hog roast in Lower Burgate?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- One contact for the day
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Towns and villages near Lower Burgate
What else we do in Lower Burgate
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards