Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Lymington
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Lymington.
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering for Lymington
Film set catering in Lymington, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Whether it is unit base lunches and long days on set, we can cook rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads for your crew.
In a town like Lymington, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. A hog roast suits any of them. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
Common questions in Lymington
Which station is closest to Lymington?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September shoots near Lymington lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Also near Lymington
Also in Lymington
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose film set catering in Lymington?
We are self-contained at base.
People around Lymington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Ad shoots
- Extended shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lymington Town station, about 0.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Staffing on the day
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
Planning a shoot in Lymington
Lymington is in Hampshire. A hog roast suits shoots around Lymington, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Lymington to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
The A337 and B3054 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Lymington. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Lymington, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over SO41. Local streets include High Street, The Square and Priestlands Place; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A337 and B3054 close by, Lymington is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Pennington (1 mile south-west), Walhampton (1 mile east), Lower Pennington (1 mile south), Warborne (1 mile north) and Boldre (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.9 miles north) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Lymington include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Priestlands School (under half a mile south-west) and Southlands School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Thomas Tripp pub (within half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away