Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Southwood
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Southwood. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
Planning an event in Southwood?
How our film set catering works in Southwood
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Whether it’s farm and estate locations and commercials and music videos, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Shoots around Southwood often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Perfect for your shoot in Southwood
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Southwood:
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- Long days on set
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
FAQs for Southwood
Which station is closest to Southwood?
Fleet station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Southwood close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Where the roaster can go in Southwood
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset near Southwood is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Crew catering near Southwood
Southwood is about 1 mile west of Farnborough, in Hampshire. Southwood is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Southwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Southwood to Guildford (10 miles away).
Southwood is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in GU14 and GU51 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Fleet Road, Kennels Lane and Summit Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Cove (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile east), North Camp (2 miles east), Mytchett (3 miles east) and Aldershot (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south), Hook (7 miles west) and Popley (12 miles west).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (2.1 miles west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Cove School (1 mile north-east)
- Local facilities include National Aerospace Library (1.7 miles east)
What affects the price in Southwood
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away