Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Hillway
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Hillway.
- Countryside locations
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Hillway
Planning a shoot in Hillway
Hillway is about 4 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Hillway suit a hog roast. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of Hillway are historic houses such as Yaverland Manor (1.6 miles west) and Morton Manor (2.3 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hillway, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Here we cover the PO35 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Hillway Road and Jenny Streets Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hillway we cover include Bembridge (1 mile north-east), Foreland Fields (1 mile north-east), St Helens (2 miles north-west), Gaskins (2 miles north-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north-west), Cowes (11 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (7 miles south-west). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Bembridge Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Bembridge School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Propeller Inn (0.5 miles west)
Film set catering for your shoot in Hillway
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and countryside locations.
For a shoot in a place like Hillway, tracks and soft ground need checking. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Hillway (PO35)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Hillway
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Hillway: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Hillway?
Brading station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Who books film set catering in Hillway?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Hillway, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Brading station, roughly 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. 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, with everything listed.
Why Hillway hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Hillway
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- One contact for the day
Hillway is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. At midsummer, daylight in Hillway lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Travel to Hillway
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away