Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Alverstone, Isle of Wight
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Alverstone and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wrap parties
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
Film set catering for Alverstone
Events we cater in Alverstone
Alternatives cover everyone.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Alverstone, such as:
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
Historic houses near Alverstone include Haseley Manor (1.8 miles west) and Nunwell House (1.8 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
About our film set catering in Alverstone
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for period locations and long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Alverstone, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Alverstone (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Why choose a hog roast in Alverstone?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. A hog roast is frequently 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.
Why book our hog roast in Alverstone
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A named contact at base
Alverstone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Location catering around Alverstone
Alverstone is about 4 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Alverstone is well within our area for shoots. Alverstone is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Alverstone to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Sandown station, about 1.1 miles south-east. The coast is within about 2 miles of Alverstone, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in PO36, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Alverstone we cover include Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile south-west), Skinner's Hill (1 mile west), Adgestone (1 mile north-east) and Lake (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south) and Wight Aviation Museum (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Alverstone includes Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1 mile south-east) and The Bay Church of England School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pointer Inn (0.9 miles west)
Places near Alverstone
More for events in Alverstone
Questions from Alverstone
Can you roast near the sea around Alverstone?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Alverstone too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Summer shoots near Alverstone have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away