Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Thorns Beach, Hampshire
Film set catering in Thorns Beach: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Thorns Beach?
Thorns Beach for film and TV crews
Thorns Beach is about 5 miles east of Lymington, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Thorns Beach, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Thorns Beach is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Thorns Beach to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 3.9 miles west of the centre. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Thorns Beach, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Thorns Beach, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in SO42, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Thorns Beach, we also cover East End (2 miles west), Norleywood (3 miles west), Hamstead (3 miles south), Cranmore (4 miles south) and Bouldnor (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north), Fareham (12 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (4 miles north). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore.
About our film set catering in Thorns Beach
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. For countryside locations and lunch at base, we can cook salads, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
Near Thorns Beach, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Approval from locations
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Thorns Beach ends around 4:00pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Thorns Beach, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Common questions in Thorns Beach
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’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Thorns Beach?
Lymington Pier station, about 3.9 miles west of the centre.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What else we do in Thorns Beach
Perfect for your shoot in Thorns Beach
Alternatives cover everyone.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Thorns Beach, including:
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (3.8 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away