Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Skinner's Hill
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Skinner's Hill.
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Skinner's Hill?
Film set catering in Skinner's Hill, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Skinner's Hill. Typical bookings include long days on set and period locations, serving halloumi skewers, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Skinner's Hill can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Skinner's Hill (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
We work to the location’s rules.
For an evening wrap.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. On a winter shoot near Skinner's Hill, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Approval from locations
- Vehicle access to base
For somewhere as remote as Skinner's Hill, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Skinner's Hill
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Skinner's Hill hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Skinner's Hill?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Skinner's Hill most often book a hog roast for:
- Farm and estate locations
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Within reach of Skinner's Hill are historic houses such as Haseley Manor (1.2 miles west) and Arreton Manor (2.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
FAQs for Skinner's Hill
Is Skinner's Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Skinner's Hill?
The closest is Sandown station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
For event organisers in Skinner's Hill
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Skinner's Hill, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Skinner's Hill
More for events in Skinner's Hill
Crew catering near Skinner's Hill
Skinner's Hill is about 5 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Shoots in Skinner's Hill are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Sandown station, about 1.7 miles east. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cater shoots across PO36. From Skinner's Hill and Hill Top or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Queen's Bower (1 mile south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile east), Lake (2 miles south-east) and Sandown (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (5 miles south), East Cowes (7 miles north-west) and Oakfield (4 miles north-east). For a shoot at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2 miles south-east) and Sandown Castle (2.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Alverstone Mead and Brading Down.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Pointer Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards