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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shalcombe, Isle of Wight
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Shalcombe.
- Music video days
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Shalcombe
Shalcombe for film and TV crews
Shalcombe is about 6 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Shalcombe suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 125 places across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
The coast is within about 5 miles of Shalcombe, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO41, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Shalcombe, we cover Dunsbury (1 mile south-west), Hulverstone (1 mile south), Brook (1 mile south-west), Newbridge (1 mile north-east) and Wellow (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (13 miles east), Cowes (8 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your shoot.
A little further out are Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Westover Down.
About our film set catering in Shalcombe
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Typical bookings include countryside locations and end-of-shoot wraps, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near Shalcombe can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Shalcombe (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Shalcombe
What else we do in Shalcombe
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Shalcombe
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shalcombe, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Shalcombe?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shalcombe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
- Location shoots
Among the historic houses close to Shalcombe are Mottistone Manor (1.3 miles south-east) and Swainston Manor (3 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
Where the roaster can go in Shalcombe
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
Shalcombe is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Common questions in Shalcombe
Can you roast near the sea around Shalcombe?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Shalcombe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Shalcombe is dark by about 4:05pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO41 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards