Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Appley
Film set catering in Appley: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
Slow-roasted pork in Appley
FAQs for Appley
Can you roast near the sea around Appley?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Appley?
Ryde St Johns Road station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
About our film set catering in Appley
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and lunch at base.
Around Appley, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Appley (PO33, PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Crew catering near Appley
Appley is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Appley suit a hog roast. Appley is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Appley is on or near the A3055, good for unit base access. Appley is about 70 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cater shoots across PO33 and PO34. Local streets include Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the A3055 close by, Appley is easy for us to reach for your shoot. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Elmfield (1 mile south-west), Puckpool (1 mile east), Oakfield (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile west) and Westridge (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Southsea Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Appley include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1 mile west) and Ryde Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Appley Manor Hotel (less than half a mile east)
Events we cater in Appley
It copes with schedule changes.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Appley. Typical bookings include:
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
- Location days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ryde St Johns Road station, roughly 0.5 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, daylight in Appley lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Other occasions in Appley
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What affects the price in Appley
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A route for our vehicle
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Appley is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards