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Film Set Catering for St Mary's
We bring a hog roast for the crew to St Mary's and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Planning an event in St Mary's?
Film set catering for your shoot in St Mary's
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. On the menu are a vegan option, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap parties and extended shoot days.
Around St Mary's, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in St Mary's
Can you roast near the sea around St Mary's?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to St Mary's
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for St Mary's, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Shooting in St Mary's: unit bases and access
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around St Mary's, from gardens to fields. St Mary's is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Southampton Central station is about 0.8 miles away. St Mary's is about 70 miles from central London. St Mary's is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about a mile of St Mary's, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in SO14, SO15 and SO18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Joiners pub (less than half a mile south)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December St Mary's is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Why choose film set catering in St Mary's?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
People around St Mary's book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap days
- Lunch at base
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (0.6 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (0.6 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away