Portsmouth · England
Film Set Catering in Paulsgrove
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Paulsgrove and Portsmouth, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
Film set catering in Paulsgrove
Questions from Paulsgrove
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Paulsgrove?
Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Film set catering in Paulsgrove, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We serve salads, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for period locations and crew appreciation lunches.
For a location shoot near Paulsgrove, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Site access
- Travel to Paulsgrove
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Paulsgrove?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Paulsgrove
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, daylight in Paulsgrove lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Paulsgrove?
We bring everything we need.
In Paulsgrove and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Extended shoot days
For crew arriving by train, Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Places near Paulsgrove
What else we do in Paulsgrove
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Crew catering near Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Paulsgrove, from gardens to fields. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
With the M27 and A27 nearby, Paulsgrove is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Central London is about 62 miles from Paulsgrove, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 5 miles of Paulsgrove, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over PO6 and the streets around it. From Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Paulsgrove include the M27 and A27, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paulsgrove include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Castle View Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sir Alec Rose pub (0.6 miles south)
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away