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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Portswood, Southampton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Portswood.
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Slow-roasted pork in Portswood
Film set catering in Portswood, carved to order
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. On the menu are hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater long shoot days and wrap days.
For a location shoot near Portswood, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Portswood?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Portswood
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Portswood
Is Portswood close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Portswood
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Portswood
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Portswood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
Among the historic houses close to Portswood are South Stoneham House (1 mile north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Location catering around Portswood
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover shoots in Portswood, as well as the surrounding area. Portswood is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Portswood: St Denys station. Central London is about 69 miles from Portswood, within easy reach for London-based crews. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Portswood, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portswood, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Southampton takes in SO17, SO14 and SO18. From Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Portswood is on the A335 and A3035, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Portswood we cover include St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Portswood includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Portswood include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Also near Portswood
Other occasions in Portswood
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Portswood ends around 4:00pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away