Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Tiptoe
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Tiptoe.
- Period locations
- Music video days
- Base catering
Planning an event in Tiptoe?
How our film set catering works in Tiptoe
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we’ll fit around changes. Whether it’s long shoot days and wrap parties, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Tiptoe, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Other occasions in Tiptoe
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or SO41 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer shoots near Tiptoe have light until about 9:25pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Crew catering near Tiptoe
Tiptoe is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cater shoots across Tiptoe and nearby, from gardens to fields. Tiptoe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tiptoe to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Within reach of Tiptoe are historic houses such as Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (5 miles west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Tiptoe, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Tiptoe, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over SO41. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Middle Road, Crabbswood Lane and Wootton Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Mead End (1 mile north), Sway (1 mile north-east), Bashley (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Hordle (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Tiptoe include The Arnewood School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Why choose film set catering in Tiptoe?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
In Tiptoe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, Sway station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Questions from Tiptoe
Is Tiptoe too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Tiptoe?
Sway station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A route for our vehicle
- The location manager’s agreement
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards