Isle of Wight · England
Film Set Catering for Thorncross
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Thorncross? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wrap parties
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
Book a hog roast in Thorncross
Film set catering in Thorncross, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater location days and end-of-shoot wraps.
For a shoot in a place like Thorncross, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Thorncross (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose film set catering in Thorncross?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Thorncross, including:
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
- Wrap parties
Within reach of Thorncross are historic houses such as Wolverton Manor (1 mile north-east) and Westcourt Manor (1 mile north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Thorncross is dark by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Thorncross: your questions answered
Is Thorncross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Thorncross
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Thorncross suit a hog roast. Thorncross is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Thorncross to Southampton (20 miles away).
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over PO30 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). For a shoot at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- One contact for the day
For somewhere as remote as Thorncross, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away