Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Southwick, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Southwick? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
Book a hog roast in Southwick
Film set catering for your shoot in Southwick
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and lunch at base, serving a vegan option, salads and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Southwick, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Where the roaster can go in Southwick
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books film set catering in Southwick?
A slow roast can wait a little.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Portchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask about china.
FAQs for Southwick
Is Southwick close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Southwick?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cater in Southwick?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Southwick and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Location catering around Southwick
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Southwick? We cover the whole area. Southwick is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Southwick is roughly 62 miles from central London.
For shoots in PO17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, North Road West and Castle Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover shoots in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Southwick includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find Red Lion Inn (within half a mile west)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Southwick hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What affects the price in Southwick
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September shoots near Southwick lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
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- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away