Southampton · England
Film Set Catering in Southampton
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Southampton, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
Film set catering in Southampton
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Film set catering in Southampton, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and end-of-shoot wraps, with spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Shoots in Southampton use all kinds of locations. We need a level, open spot at base. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Southampton (SO19, SO16, SO15, SO18)
- County
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Shooting in Southampton: unit bases and access
Southampton is in England. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Southampton. We cater 40 places in Southampton.
Southampton is roughly 69 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Southampton has its own station, St Denys station. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Southampton, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Southampton takes in SO19, SO16, SO15 and SO18, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include London Road, Marshall Square and Grosvenor Square; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Southampton sits on or near the A27 and A33, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Southampton we cover include Inner Avenue (1 mile west), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north) and Northam (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Hounsdown (5 miles west), Nursling (4 miles north-west) and Hillyfields (3 miles west).
A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Southampton includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Southampton questions
What’s the nearest station to Southampton?
St Denys station, in Southampton itself.
Can you roast near the sea around Southampton?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
For event organisers in Southampton
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Events we cater in Southampton
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Southampton, such as:
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
The A27 and A33 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Southampton.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-September shoots near Southampton lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away