Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering for Stanswood
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Stanswood and across Hampshire.
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
Planning an event in Stanswood?
Occasions we serve in Stanswood
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Stanswood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Period locations
- Ad shoots
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hamble station, about 4.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
About our film set catering in Stanswood
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. Typical bookings include extended shoot days and music video days, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Stanswood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Stanswood
What’s the nearest station to Stanswood?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Stanswood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Can you get to rural locations?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Places near Stanswood
Also in Stanswood
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Stanswood lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Stanswood for film and TV crews
Stanswood is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Stanswood and nearby. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Historic houses near Stanswood include Osborne House (4.8 miles south-east) and Beaulieu Palace House (4.8 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Stanswood, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cover shoots in every part of the SO45 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Sprat's Down (1 mile north), Calshot (1 mile north-east), Hillhead (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile west) and Blackfield (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north).
A little further out are Coldeast (5.4 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Stanswood includes Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A covered eating area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
For an evening wrap.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards