Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Afton Park
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Afton Park. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
- Music video days
Planning an event in Afton Park?
Film set catering in Afton Park, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. On the menu are salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for long shoot days and historic house shoots.
Near Afton Park, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Afton Park (PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Afton Park
Can you roast near the sea around Afton Park?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Afton Park?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you need much space at base?
Typically, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset near Afton Park is about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Afton Park, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Afton Park
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- One contact for the day
For somewhere as remote as Afton Park, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Afton Park
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Shooting in Afton Park: unit bases and access
Afton Park is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Afton Park and the surrounding area. We cater all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Afton Park to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Here we cover the PO40 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Manor Road, Newport Road and Southdown Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Afton (1 mile west), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north-west) and Colwell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Medina (1.6 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Afton Park includes Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Places near Afton Park
What else we do in Afton Park
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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.
Why choose film set catering in Afton Park?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
Within reach of Afton Park are historic houses such as Mottistone Manor (3.8 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards