Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Roughdown, Hampshire
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Roughdown. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering in Roughdown
Film set catering in Roughdown, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Roughdown are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include music video days and end-of-shoot wraps, serving spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Roughdown, tracks and soft ground need checking. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Nearby places to Roughdown
What else we do in Roughdown
Planning a shoot in Roughdown
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Hosts in Roughdown book us for shoots of all sizes. Roughdown is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Roughdown to Southampton (7 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Roughdown is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in SO45, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Roughdown we cover include Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Roughdown include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (1.2 miles north)
Questions from Roughdown
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Is Roughdown too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What affects the price in Roughdown
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Roughdown?
We bring everything we need.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Roughdown, such as:
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
- Location days
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (2.7 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset near Roughdown is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Vehicle access to base
- Approval from locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away