Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Tipner, Portsmouth
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Tipner? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
Film set catering in Tipner
What affects the price in Tipner
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Site access
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Tipner
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We are often asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and lunch at base, with new potatoes, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Around Tipner, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Tipner (PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Tipner
What’s the nearest station to Tipner?
Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Planning a shoot in Tipner
Tipner is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cater shoots across Tipner and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station. Tipner is about 64 miles from central London. The coast is within about 3 miles of Tipner, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO2, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Knox Road, Croft Road and Whaley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the M275 and A2047, Tipner is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include North End (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile south-east), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Tipner include Mayfield School (0.8 miles east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Mother Shipton pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (2.5 miles south)
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset near Tipner is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Tipner hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear our spot after lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
More for events in Tipner
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Access agreed with locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose film set catering in Tipner?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Hosts in Tipner book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Shoots on location
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
With the M275 and A2047 nearby, Tipner is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away