Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Lower Pennington
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Lower Pennington and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in Lower Pennington
Film set catering in Lower Pennington, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Lower Pennington. Typical bookings include ad shoots and unit base lunches, serving a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Near Lower Pennington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Lower Pennington
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Lower Pennington?
The closest is Lymington Pier station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
What affects the price in Lower Pennington
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Lower Pennington
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Lower Pennington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Historic house shoots
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lymington Pier station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We work to the location’s rules.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. By late September, sunset near Lower Pennington is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Lower Pennington for film and TV crews
Lower Pennington is about 1 mile south of Lymington, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Lower Pennington for shoots and the places nearby. Lower Pennington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Pennington to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Lower Pennington is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in SO41 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Lower Pennington, we cover Pennington (1 mile north), Lymington (1 mile north), Lymore (1 mile west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-west) and Walhampton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.4 miles north) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Lower Pennington includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Lower Pennington include Pennington Infant School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards