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Film Set Catering in Swanmore
Film set catering in Swanmore: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
A hog roast near Swanmore
Occasions we serve in Swanmore
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Swanmore. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 3.7 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
Film set catering in Swanmore, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. Whether it’s farm and estate locations and music video days, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
Near Swanmore, base may be a field or yard. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
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Common questions in Swanmore
How far is Swanmore from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Swanmore?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. By late September, sunset near Swanmore is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Swanmore, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Shooting in Swanmore: unit bases and access
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Swanmore is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Central London is about 61 miles from Swanmore, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the SO32 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). Open spaces near Swanmore include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A safe distance from kit
- Shelter for crew
- Vehicle access to base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away