Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Apse Heath
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Apse Heath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Extended shoot days
Planning an event in Apse Heath?
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Film set catering for your shoot in Apse Heath
Some locations near Apse Heath are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. On the menu are salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for long shoot days and milestone days on set.
For a shoot in a place like Apse Heath, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Location
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Apse Heath?
Carving serves a crew fast.
In Apse Heath and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Lunch at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Long shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset near Apse Heath is 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.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Apse Heath
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Apse Heath. We bring hog roasts to 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Shanklin station is about 1.3 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Apse Heath, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in PO36, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
A little further out are Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
What affects the price in Apse Heath
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Apse Heath
Other occasions in Apse Heath
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve quickly on the call.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
For somewhere as remote as Apse Heath, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
FAQs for Apse Heath
Can you roast near the sea around Apse Heath?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Apse Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
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 photo helps.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away