Southampton · England
Film Set Catering in St Denys
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in St Denys.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
Film set catering in St Denys
Film set catering in St Denys, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Whether it’s wrap days and farm and estate locations, we can cook salads, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Around St Denys, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- St Denys (SO17, SO18, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near St Denys is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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St Denys questions
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
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 work back from your serving time.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from the location
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Shooting in St Denys: unit bases and access
St Denys is about 1 mile north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Hosts in St Denys book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
Within reach of St Denys are historic houses such as South Stoneham House (1 mile north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. St Denys is roughly 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. St Denys is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Denys, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in SO17, SO18 and SO14, we can roast on site for your crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Ivy Road, Lawn Road and Kent Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A335 and A3035, St Denys is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Other places close to St Denys we cover include Portswood (1 mile north-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Park (1 mile east) and Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Denys include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Bitterne Park School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in St Denys
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in St Denys
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in St Denys most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Location shoots
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in St Denys: St Denys station.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What affects the price in St Denys
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The number of people
- Travel to St Denys
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or SO17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards