Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Park Gate
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Park Gate.
- Wrap days
- Rural locations
- Base catering
Film set catering for Park Gate
How our film set catering works in Park Gate
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Whether it is wrap days and milestone days on set, we can cook halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan option and more.
Near Park Gate, check tracks and ground with locations. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Park Gate ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
Why choose film set catering in Park Gate?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
In Park Gate and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Park Gate has its own station, Swanwick station.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A route for our vehicle
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Park Gate
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Also near Park Gate
Also in Park Gate
Common questions in Park Gate
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Park Gate close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Crew catering near Park Gate
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Park Gate and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Park Gate to Southampton (6 miles away).
Park Gate is about 67 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 3 miles of Park Gate, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in SO31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Park Gate we cover include Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Park Gate includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Park Gate include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards