Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Southend, Hampshire
Film set catering in Southend: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Southend
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
How our film set catering works in Southend
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include long days on set and milestone days on set, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Southend, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Nearby places to Southend
Also in Southend
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Where the roaster can go in Southend
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A named contact at base
- A level area at base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Southend
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer shoots near Southend have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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 pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What affects the price in Southend
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
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.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Shooting in Southend: unit bases and access
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Hosts in Southend book us for shoots of all sizes. Southend is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Southend to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 5 miles south of the centre.
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Southend hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Southend
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
Central London is about 60 miles from Southend.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Questions from Southend
Which station is closest to Southend?
The closest is Portchester station, roughly 5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Southend?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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