Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Oakfield
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Oakfield.
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in Oakfield
Film set catering in Oakfield, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We’re often asked to cater milestone days on set and lunch at base, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls.
Near Oakfield, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Oakfield (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Oakfield?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Planning a shoot in Oakfield
Oakfield is about 6 miles south-west of Southsea, in the Isle of Wight. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Oakfield and the surrounding area. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Oakfield to Southampton (17 miles away).
Oakfield is on or near the A3055, good for unit base access. For crew arriving by train, Ryde St Johns Road station serves Oakfield directly. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A3055, Oakfield is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Oakfield we cover include Elmfield (1 mile east), Ryde (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north-east), Westridge (1 mile south-east) and Haylands (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). Oakfield is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for shoots. If your shoot is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north) and The Donald Mcgill Museum (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Oakfield include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Oakfield include Ryde School with Upper Chine (0.7 miles north-west) and Ryde Academy (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (within half a mile north)
Where the roaster can go in Oakfield
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
For somewhere as remote as Oakfield, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose film set catering in Oakfield?
It copes with schedule changes.
People around Oakfield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
- Music video days
Within reach of Oakfield are historic houses such as Nunwell House (2.6 miles south) and Morton Manor (3.2 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
More for events in Oakfield
Oakfield questions
Can you roast near the sea around Oakfield?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Oakfield?
Oakfield has its own station: Ryde St Johns Road station.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Summer shoots near Oakfield have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO33 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards