Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Southsea, Portsmouth
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Southsea. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at base
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Southsea
Common questions in Southsea
Which station is closest to Southsea?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Film set catering for your shoot in Southsea
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Southsea. We serve spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads, and we’re often booked for wrap parties and location days.
In a town like Southsea, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. The roaster fits in at base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in Southsea?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Southsea hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Shooting in Southsea: unit bases and access
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Shoots in Southsea are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 19 places in Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 65 miles from Southsea. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in PO5, PO4 and PO1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks.
- Schools near Southsea include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Festing pub (under half a mile north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Access agreed with locations
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Southsea
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Southsea
- Season and day of the week
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Southsea. At midsummer, daylight in Southsea lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Southsea
We bring everything we need.
In Southsea and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away