Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Milton, Portsmouth
Film set catering in Milton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Milton?
Crew catering near Milton
Milton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Milton? We can help. Milton is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Milton to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Milton is about 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 2 miles of Milton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in PO4, PO3 and PO1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your shoot could be at a house on Liss Road, Meon Road and Aston Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Kingston (1 mile north-west), Fratton (1 mile north-west), Southsea (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north) and Copnor (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north).
A little further out are St. Mary's Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near Milton include Mary Rose School (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Milton Arms (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.7 miles south-west)
How our film set catering works in Milton
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We are often asked to cater long days on set and music video days, with hog roast rolls, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Near Milton, base may be a field or yard. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Milton (PO4, PO3, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A named contact at base
- A route for our vehicle
- Shelter for crew
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Milton
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Occasions we serve in Milton
It copes with schedule changes.
People around Milton book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
- Base catering
For cast and crew travelling by train, Fratton station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
Also in Milton
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, daylight in Milton lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Milton hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Travel to Milton
- Access to the cooking area
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 we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Sides make a proper lunch.
FAQs for Milton
Is Milton close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Milton?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you need much space at base?
Generally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away