Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Sandy Down
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Sandy Down and the surrounding area.
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Sandy Down
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
About our film set catering in Sandy Down
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Sandy Down. For wrap days and extended shoot days, we can cook a vegan option, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Sandy Down, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Travel to Sandy Down
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, 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
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Sandy Down
What else we do in Sandy Down
Occasions we serve in Sandy Down
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sandy Down and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Lunch at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap parties
- Historic house shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Brockenhurst station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Sandy Down hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Sandy Down
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Sandy Down, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Sandy Down
Sandy Down is about 3 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Sandy Down, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Sandy Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Sandy Down to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Sandy Down is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sandy Down, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Sandy Down, Lower Sandy Down and Hurstly Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Sandy Down we cover include Battramsley (1 mile south), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Pilley (1 mile south-east) and Warborne (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.9 miles south) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hobler Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A named contact at base
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Sandy Down questions
Can you roast near the sea around Sandy Down?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Sandy Down?
The closest is Brockenhurst station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask about china.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away