West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Abbotsford
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Abbotsford and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Period locations
Film set catering for Abbotsford
Questions from Abbotsford
What’s the nearest station to Abbotsford?
Wivelsfield station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Abbotsford from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How our film set catering works in Abbotsford
Some locations near Abbotsford are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For commercials and music videos and countryside locations, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like Abbotsford, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Abbotsford (RH15)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Abbotsford is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Abbotsford?
We bring everything we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Abbotsford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ad shoots
- Long days on set
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Abbotsford is about 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A named contact at base
- The location manager’s agreement
- Shelter for crew
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Nearby places to Abbotsford
What else we do in Abbotsford
Why choose a hog roast in Abbotsford?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Location catering around Abbotsford
Abbotsford is about 1 mile north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in Abbotsford, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Abbotsford is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Abbotsford to Brighton (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (2.3 miles north) and Tyes Place (4.6 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Wivelsfield station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Abbotsford, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Jacob's Post (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Burgess Hill (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Ansty (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (12 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.4 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Sheddingdean Community Primary School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack Public House (0.7 miles south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We work to the location’s rules.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away