Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Mead End
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Mead End and the surrounding area.
- Music video days
- Period locations
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Mead End
How our film set catering works in Mead End
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For farm and estate locations and shoots on location, we can cook halloumi skewers, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Mead End can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Mead End for film and TV crews
Mead End is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Hosts in Mead End book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Sway station, about 0.9 miles east. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Mead End, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Mead End, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cater shoots across the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Marley Mount and Boundway or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Tiptoe (1 mile south), Sway (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile south-west), Ashley (2 miles south) and Wootton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Mead End includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.8 miles south)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Access agreed with locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset near Mead End is about 7:10pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Mead End hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Questions from Mead End
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.
Is Mead End too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Perfect for your shoot in Mead End
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
However big or small the event in Mead End, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
Historic houses near Mead End include Highcliffe Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (4.9 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Site access
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Also in Mead End
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away