Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Nettlestone
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Nettlestone and across the Isle of Wight.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering for Nettlestone
What affects the price in Nettlestone
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Nettlestone
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Typical bookings include shoots on location and long shoot days, serving rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Nettlestone, tracks and soft ground need checking. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. On a winter shoot near Nettlestone, 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 agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Other occasions in Nettlestone
Planning a shoot in Nettlestone
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Shoots in Nettlestone are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Nettlestone is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Nettlestone are Nunwell House (2.8 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (3 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO34. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Nettlestone on the B3340, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Nettlestone include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (1 mile south)
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Sign-off from the location
- Access agreed with locations
- A covered eating area
Nettlestone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Nettlestone
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Questions from Nettlestone
What’s the nearest station to Nettlestone?
Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Nettlestone?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Typically, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cater in Nettlestone?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Occasions we serve in Nettlestone
Carving serves a crew fast.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Nettlestone, including:
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
Nettlestone is on or near the B3340, good for unit base access.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards