Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Purbrook
Film set catering in Purbrook: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
- Long shoot days
Book a hog roast in Purbrook
Film set catering in Purbrook, slow-roasted on site
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust. For long shoot days and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls and more.
In a town like Purbrook, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. A hog roast suits any of them. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Towns and villages near Purbrook
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Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Purbrook
Is Purbrook close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook?
Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you cover Purbrook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Purbrook and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Purbrook, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- 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 pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Purbrook
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Occasions we serve in Purbrook
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Hosts in Purbrook book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Lunch at base
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Purbrook is roughly 60 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- Who carves and who serves
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Purbrook
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Purbrook suit a hog roast. Purbrook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Purbrook to Southampton (16 miles away).
Within reach of Purbrook are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7 and PO6, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Purbrook we cover include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Crookhorn College (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away