Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Old Netley, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Old Netley and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
Book a hog roast in Old Netley
Film set catering in Old Netley, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. Whether it’s end-of-shoot wraps and extended shoot days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural locations near Old Netley can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Perfect for your shoot in Old Netley
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Whatever the occasion in Old Netley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
- Music video days
Within reach of Old Netley are historic houses such as Medieval Merchant's House (3.5 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.6 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
Where the roaster can go in Old Netley
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level area at base
- A named contact at base
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
China crockery is available on request.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset near Old Netley is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Old Netley
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Old Netley
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your shoot is in Old Netley, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Old Netley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Old Netley is about 68 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Bursledon station, about 1 mile south-east, is the nearest station. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Old Netley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We cover shoots in every part of SO31. Streets in the area include Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Old Netley, we also cover Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Linden Tree pub (under half a mile east)
Old Netley: your questions answered
Is Old Netley close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Is Old Netley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
More for events in Old Netley
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away