Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Bonchurch
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Bonchurch and across the Isle of Wight.
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Bonchurch
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Bonchurch
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for long days on set and farm and estate locations.
For a shoot in a place like Bonchurch, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Bonchurch?
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Bonchurch. Typical bookings include:
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
Among the historic houses close to Bonchurch are Rylstone Manor (1.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Allergen information for every dish
Bonchurch questions
Which station is closest to Bonchurch?
Shanklin station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bonchurch?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Places near Bonchurch
Other occasions in Bonchurch
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. On a winter shoot near Bonchurch, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
A cooked roast can wait.
A second meat widens the menu.
Where the roaster can go in Bonchurch
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- One contact for the day
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
Bonchurch is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning a shoot in Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Bonchurch? We cover the whole area. Bonchurch is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. The coast is within about a mile of Bonchurch, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in PO38, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). Within reach you will find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bonchurch Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away