Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Matchams
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Matchams and across Hampshire.
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in Matchams
Matchams for film and TV crews
Matchams is in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Matchams. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Matchams to Southampton (20 miles away).
Matchams is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across BH24 and the streets around it. Local streets include Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Matchams, we also cover Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Matchams includes St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
How our film set catering works in Matchams
Some locations near Matchams are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and shoots on location, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Matchams, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Perfect for your shoot in Matchams
There are options for non-pork eaters.
People around Matchams book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
- Location days
Among the historic houses close to Matchams are Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Matchams hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A covered eating area
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Matchams
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. At midsummer, daylight in Matchams lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Site access
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Questions from Matchams
Is Matchams too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Nearby places to Matchams
What else we do in Matchams
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards