Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Lowford
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Lowford and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
Slow-roasted pork in Lowford
What happens on the day
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. Late-September shoots near Lowford lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Lowford
Some locations near Lowford are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. For wrap days and rural locations, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads and more.
For a location shoot near Lowford, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SO31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Shooting in Lowford: unit bases and access
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Lowford? We can help. Lowford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater.
Historic houses near Lowford include Medieval Merchant's House (3.7 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.7 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bursledon station, about 0.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Lowford is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lowford, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in SO31, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Linden Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal isn’t offered
We pack away straight after service.
China crockery is available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Occasions we serve in Lowford
We’re self-contained at base.
Here’s what people in Lowford most often book a hog roast for:
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Period locations
Lowford is about 68 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Lowford questions
Can you do a hog roast in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you roast near the sea around Lowford?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
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Where the roaster can go in Lowford
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away