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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Calbourne, Isle of Wight
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Calbourne.
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering in Calbourne
Film set catering in Calbourne, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. Typical bookings include lunch at base and location shoots, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near Calbourne can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Calbourne (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
- Approval from locations
For somewhere as remote as Calbourne, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For event organisers in Calbourne
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Calbourne questions
Can you roast near the sea around Calbourne?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Calbourne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Calbourne ends around 4:00pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a hog roast in Calbourne?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
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About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Perfect for your shoot in Calbourne
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Calbourne:
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
Nearby historic houses include Swainston Manor (1.2 miles north-east) and Mottistone Manor (2.2 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning a shoot in Calbourne
Calbourne is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Calbourne book us for shoots of all sizes. Calbourne is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in PO30, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Sun Hill, Elm Lane and Lynch Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Newbridge (1 mile north-west), Ningwood (2 miles north-west), Shalcombe (2 miles west), Wellow (2 miles west) and Hulverstone (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (11 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (10 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (0.6 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun pub (under half a mile south)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away