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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Swaythling, Southampton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Swaythling.
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Swaythling
How our film set catering works in Swaythling
Some locations near Swaythling are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. We are frequently asked to cater historic house shoots and milestone days on set, with a vegan option, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
For a location shoot near Swaythling, base might be in a field or farmyard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Because the roast starts early, and in December Swaythling is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- One contact for the day
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Swaythling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Swaythling
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your shoot is in Swaythling, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Swaythling is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
Swaythling is about 68 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Swaythling: Swaythling station. The coast is within about 3 miles of Swaythling, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Here we cover the SO16, SO18 and SO17 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Swaythling, we also cover Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fleming Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Swaythling questions
How far is Swaythling from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We serve quickly on the call.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Who books film set catering in Swaythling?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Among the historic houses close to Swaythling are South Stoneham House (within half a mile south-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away