Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Hillgrove
Film set catering in Hillgrove: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Lunch at base
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Hillgrove
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Shelter for crew
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
For somewhere as remote as Hillgrove, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Film set catering in Hillgrove, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Popular choices include a vegan option, salads and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for crew thank-you days and wrap days.
For a shoot in a place like Hillgrove, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Hillgrove (PO33)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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FAQs for Hillgrove
Could you cook in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Hillgrove?
Smallbrook Junction station, about 4.3 miles east of the centre.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we’ll confirm.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
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.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
Hillgrove for film and TV crews
Hillgrove is about 2 miles north-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Hillgrove? We cover the whole area. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hillgrove to Southampton (16 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hillgrove are Arreton Manor (2.4 miles south) and Osborne House (2.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in PO33, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Hillgrove, we cover Staplers (1 mile south-west), Wootton (1 mile north-east), Fairlee (1 mile west), Cross Lane (1 mile south-west) and Barton (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ryde (4 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north-west), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (6 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (3 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Hillgrove include Medina College (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woodmans Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Perfect for your shoot in Hillgrove
We’re self-contained at base.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hillgrove. Typical bookings include:
- Historic house shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
- Farm and estate locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Smallbrook Junction station is about 4.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Summer shoots near Hillgrove have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
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
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away