Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Ossemsley
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Ossemsley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Lunch at base
- Music video days
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Ossemsley
Film set catering in Ossemsley, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. For extended shoot days and music video days, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
Near Ossemsley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
For event organisers in Ossemsley
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Ossemsley ends around 4:05pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level area at base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning a shoot in Ossemsley
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Ossemsley book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Within reach of Ossemsley are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (3.4 miles north-west) and Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ossemsley, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ossemsley, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in BH25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Ossemsley, we cover Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Why choose film set catering in Ossemsley?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ossemsley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Ossemsley
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater in Ossemsley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ossemsley and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Also in Ossemsley
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away