Southampton · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shirley, Southampton
Film set catering in Shirley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
Book a hog roast in Shirley
Crew catering near Shirley
Shirley is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. A hog roast suits shoots around Shirley, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 40 towns and villages in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Shirley include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (2 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 A3057 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Shirley. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Shirley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Here we cover the SO15, SO16 and SO17 postcode area. From May Road, Dyer Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Shirley sits on or near the A3057, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Shirley, we also cover Regents Park (1 mile west), Freemantle (1 mile south), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Coxford (1 mile north-west) and Maybush (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles south-east). Shirley is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Regents Park Community College (less than half a mile west) and Millbrook Community School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Film set catering in Shirley, carved to order
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. Popular choices include new potatoes, a vegan option and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for rural locations and crew appreciation lunches.
Around Shirley, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Shirley (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Shirley
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. On a winter shoot near Shirley, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A route for our vehicle
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Places near Shirley
More for events in Shirley
Perfect for your shoot in Shirley
We’re self-contained at base.
However big or small the event in Shirley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Lunch at base
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
Central London is about 70 miles from Shirley.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Shirley
Can you do a hog roast in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you roast near the sea around Shirley?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards