Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Parkhurst
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Parkhurst.
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
Book a hog roast in Parkhurst
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
About our film set catering in Parkhurst
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. Typical bookings include wrap days and music video days, with spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
Near Parkhurst, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Parkhurst (PO30)
- 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
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Parkhurst: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Parkhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need much space at base?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Shooting in Parkhurst: unit bases and access
Parkhurst is about 1 mile north of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. A hog roast suits shoots around Parkhurst, whatever the venue. Parkhurst is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Parkhurst to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the PO30 postcode area. Streets in the area include Dodnor Lane, Argyle Road and Sherwood Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Noke Common (1 mile north-west), Hunny Hill (1 mile south), Forest Side (1 mile south-west), Northwood (2 miles north) and Rew Street (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (3 miles north). For a shoot at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (1 mile south-east) and Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Medina College (1 mile east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Stag pub (0.5 miles north)
For event organisers in Parkhurst
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Travel to Parkhurst
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A covered eating area
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level area at base
Parkhurst is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-September shoots near Parkhurst lose the light at about 7:10pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- 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
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Parkhurst?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Parkhurst, such as:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
Historic houses near Parkhurst include Carisbrooke Castle (2.1 miles south) and Osborne House (2.8 miles north-east). 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 you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Places near Parkhurst
Also in Parkhurst
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away