Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Newport
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Newport? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Long days on set
- Period locations
- Location days
Film set catering for Newport
Film set catering in Newport, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are a vegan option, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and location shoots.
In Newport, send us the base location, and we will plan the route. 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.
- Location
- Newport (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
- Approval from locations
For somewhere as remote as Newport, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Events we cater in Newport
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Newport, such as:
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Period locations
Historic houses near Newport include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe House (2.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Newport ends around 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
Give us one contact in production.
A second meat widens the menu.
What else we do in Newport
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Common questions in Newport
Can you roast near the sea around Newport?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Could you cook in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Travel to Newport
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Location catering around Newport
Newport is about 10 miles south-west of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Newport. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Newport to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
The A3020 and A3054 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Newport. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Red Fox Square and Drill Hall Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A3020 and A3054, Newport is easy for us to reach with the roaster. For shoots just outside Newport, we cover Shide (1 mile south-east), Blackwater (2 miles south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Newport has lots of places with room for a hog roast. Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Newport include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Schools near Newport include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (under half a mile south-east) and Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Castle Inn (within half a mile north-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away