Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Fishbourne, Isle of Wight
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Fishbourne and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Extended shoot days
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Fishbourne?
Film set catering in Fishbourne, carved to order
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Whether it’s location days and period locations, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Fishbourne, tracks and soft ground need checking. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Area
- Fishbourne (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- 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
Shooting in Fishbourne: unit bases and access
Fishbourne is about 2 miles west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Fishbourne is well within our area for shoots. Fishbourne is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Within reach of Fishbourne are historic houses such as Osborne House (2.8 miles north-west) and Arreton Manor (3.7 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The B3331 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Fishbourne. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Kite Hill, Ashlake Farm Lane and Ashlake Copse Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Fishbourne is on the B3331, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Fishbourne, we also cover Wootton (1 mile west), Havenstreet (1 mile south), Hillgrove (2 miles south-west), Whippingham (2 miles west) and Staplers (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (4 miles south-west), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Well-known places in the area include St Mary's Hospital (3.9 miles west) and East Cowes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryde Academy (1.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Fishbourne pub (less than half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Why choose film set catering in Fishbourne?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Fishbourne and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Base catering
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ryde Esplanade station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
For event organisers in Fishbourne
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Fishbourne, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. On a winter shoot near Fishbourne, 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 roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- One contact for the day
- A route for our vehicle
- A safe distance from kit
Fishbourne is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Questions from Fishbourne
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Fishbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards