Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering in Plaish
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Plaish and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Plaish
Film set catering in Plaish, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We are often asked to cater crew thank-you days and period drama shoots, serving spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Near Plaish, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Plaish (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer shoots near Plaish have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Plaish
Can you roast near the sea around Plaish?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Plaish too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Crew catering near Plaish
Plaish is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Plaish, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Plaish is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Plaish to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the PO30 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Plaish we cover include Bowcombe (1 mile south-west), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (5 miles north-east). For a shoot at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Brighstone Down and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Christ The King College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Blacksmiths Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Nearby places to Plaish
More for events in Plaish
Who books film set catering in Plaish?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
People around Plaish book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location shoots
- Base catering
- Music video days
- Period locations
Among the historic houses close to Plaish are Carisbrooke Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Gatcombe House (1.8 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Vehicle access to base
- A named contact at base
For somewhere as remote as Plaish, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards