Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Puckpool
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Puckpool.
- Crew thank-you days
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering in Puckpool
How our film set catering works in Puckpool
Some locations near Puckpool are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and rural locations, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
Near Puckpool, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Puckpool (PO33, PO34)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Puckpool
How far is Puckpool from London?
About 70 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you roast near the sea around Puckpool?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Shelter for crew
- Access agreed with locations
- A named contact at base
Puckpool 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 you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Puckpool
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Location catering around Puckpool
Puckpool is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Puckpool. Puckpool is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Puckpool to Southampton (17 miles away).
Central London is about 70 miles from Puckpool. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ryde St Johns Road station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. The coast is within about 2 miles of Puckpool, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in PO33 and PO34, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Appley Road, Appley Lane and Seldon Avenue, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Appley (1 mile west), Spring Vale (1 mile east), Pondwell (1 mile south-east), Elmfield (1 mile south-west) and Oakfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (8 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (10 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles west). For a shoot at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.1 miles south) and Southsea Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Local schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.4 miles west) and Ryde Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Appley Manor Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose film set catering in Puckpool?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
However big or small the event in Puckpool, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Within reach of Puckpool are historic houses such as Nunwell House (3.1 miles south) and Morton Manor (3.6 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Puckpool 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.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards