Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Shobley
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Shobley. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Long days on set
- Wrap parties
- Rural locations
A hog roast near Shobley
Film set catering in Shobley, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Shobley are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We’re often asked to cater commercials and music videos and crew thank-you days, serving new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls.
Near Shobley, check tracks and ground with locations. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Shobley: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Shobley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Shobley lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BH24 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Location catering around Shobley
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We are happy to travel to Shobley for shoots and the places nearby. Shobley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
Shobley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across the BH24 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Shobley, we also cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shobley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Shobley include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
A cooked roast can wait.
For an evening wrap.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Shobley
A slow roast can wait a little.
Here’s what people in Shobley most often book a hog roast for:
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
Historic houses near Shobley include Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards