Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Freshwater
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Freshwater and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Freshwater?
About our film set catering in Freshwater
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. We are often asked to cater ad shoots and wrap days, with halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Shoots around Freshwater frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Freshwater (PO40)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Freshwater 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 will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Freshwater questions
Can you roast near the sea around Freshwater?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you come to Freshwater?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Freshwater and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Send us the address for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Freshwater
More for events in Freshwater
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why choose film set catering in Freshwater?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
Among the historic houses close to Freshwater are Mottistone Manor (4.6 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Travel to Freshwater
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or PO40 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Crew catering near Freshwater
Freshwater is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cater shoots of every size in Freshwater. Freshwater is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cover shoots in every part of the PO40 postcode area. Streets in the area include Dall Square, High Street and The Square, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For shoots just outside Freshwater, we cover Easton (1 mile south-east), Colwell (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north), Afton (1 mile south-east) and Totland (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), Shanklin (15 miles east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east) and Barton (10 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Other landmarks nearby include Yarmouth Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Ferguson Family Museum (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Afton Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Medina (0.8 miles west)
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Freshwater. On a winter shoot near Freshwater, the light goes by about 4:05pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- 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 final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards