Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in South Down
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in South Down? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Music video days
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
Slow-roasted pork in South Down
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
Film set catering for your shoot in South Down
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. Typical bookings include wrap parties and period locations, with rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and new potatoes.
Near South Down, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Who books film set catering in South Down?
We bring everything we need.
However big or small the event in South Down, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
South Down is about 63 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, daylight in South Down lasts until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near South Down
Other occasions in South Down
Planning a shoot in South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cover shoots in South Down, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Shawford station, about 0.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over SO21. Local streets include Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside South Down, we also cover Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around South Down includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for South Down
Is South Down too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to South Down?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards