Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Blackgang
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Blackgang.
- Location shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Lunch at base
Book a hog roast in Blackgang
About our film set catering in Blackgang
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. For wrap parties and crew appreciation lunches, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Blackgang, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Location
- Blackgang (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Blackgang
We are self-contained at base.
In Blackgang and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
- Music video days
Within reach of Blackgang are historic houses such as Wolverton Manor (4.1 miles north-west) and Westcourt Manor (4.3 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Where the roaster can go in Blackgang
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
For somewhere as remote as Blackgang, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
For event organisers in Blackgang
Venues frequently have 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 generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day.
Sides make a proper lunch.
What affects the price in Blackgang
The biggest factors are:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Blackgang
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Also in Blackgang
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Blackgang hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planning a shoot in Blackgang
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Blackgang, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Blackgang is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Blackgang to Southampton (23 miles away).
With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the PO38 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Other landmarks nearby include Blackgang Sawmill Museum (less than half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down.
FAQs for Blackgang
Do you come out to small places like Blackgang?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Blackgang?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, daylight in Blackgang lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away