Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Film set catering in Northwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location shoots
- Base catering
Film set catering in Northwood
Film set catering in Northwood, carved to order
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and salads, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and long shoot days.
Near Northwood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Northwood (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Crew catering near Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Northwood, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
The coast is within about 2 miles of Northwood, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in PO31, we can roast on site for your crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
Nearby you’ll also find Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Northwood includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Travellers Joy pub (under half a mile south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Northwood
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
- A covered eating area
Northwood is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, daylight in Northwood ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Northwood, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Northwood
It copes with schedule changes.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Northwood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
Historic houses near Northwood include Osborne House (2 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Common questions in Northwood
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Northwood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where does the hog roast go?
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.
Why choose a hog roast in Northwood?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Northwood hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Northwood
What else we do in Northwood
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What affects the price in Northwood
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards