Southampton · England
Film Set Catering for Woolston
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Woolston and Southampton, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Wrap days
Film set catering in Woolston
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
About our film set catering in Woolston
Crews in Woolston work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We are frequently asked to cater milestone days on set and location days, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
For a location shoot near Woolston, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Woolston (SO19, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Location catering around Woolston
Woolston is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Woolston. We cater all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
With the A3025 nearby, Woolston is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Woolston station is in Woolston itself. Woolston is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Woolston, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in SO19 and SO14, we can roast on site for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Oak Road, Lake Road and Glen Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Woolston sits on or near the A3025, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Weston (1 mile south-east), Netley (2 miles south-east), Butlocks Heath (2 miles south-east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Maybush (4 miles north-west) and Coxford (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.2 miles west) and Netley Castle (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Woolston include Netley Common.
- Schools near Woolston include Woolston School (0.5 miles north-east) and Chamberlayne College for the Arts (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis pub (0.8 miles west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level area at base
- Sign-off from the location
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Woolston is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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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Common questions in Woolston
Which station is closest to Woolston?
Woolston station, in Woolston itself.
Do you cater at venues 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.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Woolston
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Woolston?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Woolston, including:
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- Location days
Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (1.3 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.4 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
Nearby places to Woolston
What else we do in Woolston
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards