Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Northney, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Northney.
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
Book a hog roast in Northney
How our film set catering works in Northney
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. On the menu are a vegan option, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater wrap parties and base catering.
For a shoot in a place like Northney, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Northney is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Perfect for your shoot in Northney
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
- Milestone days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Warblington station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Shooting in Northney: unit bases and access
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. Shoots in Northney are part of our patch. Northney is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Northney to Southampton (20 miles away).
Historic houses near Northney include Warblington Castle (1.1 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Northney is roughly 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 4 miles of Northney, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO11, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Northney includes Hayling Billy.
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (1 mile north-west)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Northney
Could you cook in Eames Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Northney?
Warblington station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you cover Northney?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards