Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upton, Isle of Wight
Film set catering in Upton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Upton
Film set catering in Upton, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. For music video days and crew thank-you days, we can cook hog roast rolls, salads and new potatoes for your crew.
Near Upton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Upton (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer shoots near Upton have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Upton
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Upton questions
Can you roast near the sea around Upton?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Upton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Planning a shoot in Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upton and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 125 places in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Nunwell House (2.2 miles south-east) and Morton Manor (3 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cater shoots across the PO33 postcode area. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Ryde Academy (0.8 miles north) and Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.3 miles north-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level area at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
For somewhere as remote as Upton, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
What else we do in Upton
Who books film set catering in Upton?
It copes with schedule changes.
In Upton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away