Hampshire · England
Film Set Catering in Upper Swanmore
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Upper Swanmore and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Swanmore
Film set catering for your shoot in Upper Swanmore
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are salads, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and we are frequently booked for period locations and ad shoots.
Near Upper Swanmore, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Upper Swanmore
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Occasions we serve in Upper Swanmore
A slow roast can wait a little.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Base catering
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Location days
Upper Swanmore is about 60 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level area at base
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear our spot after lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Upper Swanmore for film and TV crews
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Upper Swanmore, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Swanmore to Southampton (10 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.4 miles south-west.
We cover shoots in every part of SO32 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Open spaces near Upper Swanmore include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Upper Swanmore include Swanmore College of Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
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What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Upper Swanmore ends around 4:00pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SO32 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Upper Swanmore questions
Which station is closest to Upper Swanmore?
Botley station, about 4.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Upper Swanmore 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 paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you come to Upper Swanmore?
Yes, Upper Swanmore is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away