Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Norton, Isle of Wight
Film set catering in Norton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Period locations
- Base catering
Film set catering for Norton
How our film set catering works in Norton
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. We’re frequently asked to cater base catering and period locations, with salads, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Norton can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Norton (PO41)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
For somewhere as remote as Norton, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Towns and villages near Norton
More for events in Norton
Crew catering near Norton
Norton is about 4 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Norton book us for shoots of all sizes. Norton is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Norton to Southampton (16 miles away).
With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in PO41 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Linstone Drive, Braxton Meadow and Hammond Close; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Norton, we also cover Keyhaven (3 miles north-west), Lower Pennington (3 miles north-west), Pennington (4 miles north-west), Lymore (4 miles north-west) and Milford on Sea (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles east), Ventnor (15 miles south-east), East Cowes (11 miles east) and Barton (10 miles east). If your shoot is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Medina (1.8 miles south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Norton include Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head Public House (0.7 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Norton hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Who books film set catering in Norton?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap parties
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lymington Pier station, about 3.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. At midsummer, daylight in Norton lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO41 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Travel to Norton
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
We clear our spot after lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Norton: your questions answered
Is Norton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Norton?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you cover Norton?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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