Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ringwood, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Ringwood and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Ringwood
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
About our film set catering in Ringwood
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For wrap parties and long shoot days, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads and more.
For a location shoot near Ringwood, base might be in a field or farmyard. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. In December, daylight in Ringwood ends around 4:05pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Ringwood: unit bases and access
Ringwood is in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Ringwood? We can help. Ringwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south-east). 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 Ringwood, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in BH24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your shoot could be at a house on Addison Square, High Street and Market Place, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Ringwood include the A31 and A338, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Ringwood, we cover Poulner (1 mile north-east), Hightown (1 mile south-east), Upper Kingston (1 mile south), Blashford (1 mile north) and Crow (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Ringwood includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Ringwood include Ringwood Church of England Infant School (within half a mile south-west) and Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Lamb Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Ringwood
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The number of people
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear our spot after lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Why choose film set catering in Ringwood?
Good for wraps too.
In Ringwood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Music video days
- End-of-shoot wraps
With the A31 and A338 nearby, Ringwood is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. 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.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Places near Ringwood
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FAQs for Ringwood
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 will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards