Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cross Lane, Isle of Wight
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Cross Lane and across the Isle of Wight.
- Music video days
- Long shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Cross Lane
Film set catering for your shoot in Cross Lane
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Cross Lane. For crew appreciation lunches and wrap days, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
Around Cross Lane, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Cross Lane (PO30, PO31, PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Cross Lane
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Other occasions in Cross Lane
Events we cater in Cross Lane
We are self-contained at base.
Hosts in Cross Lane book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Commercials and music videos
Historic houses near Cross Lane include Carisbrooke Castle (1.7 miles south-west) and Arreton Manor (2.4 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Cross Lane
Can you roast near the sea around Cross Lane?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- One contact for the day
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
For somewhere as remote as Cross Lane, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer shoots near Cross Lane have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cross Lane
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in Cross Lane: unit bases and access
Cross Lane is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cater shoots of every size in Cross Lane. We bring hog roasts to 125 places across the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Cross Lane to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in PO30, PO31 and PO41, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Ash Road, Chain Lane and Beech Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Cross Lane, we cover Barton (1 mile south), Fairlee (1 mile north), Staplers (1 mile south-east), Hillgrove (1 mile north-east) and Whippingham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (5 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). For a shoot at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.7 miles south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Cross Lane includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (0.5 miles north) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Bargeman's Rest pub (under half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away