West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Adur
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Adur and across West Sussex.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
Planning an event in Adur?
How our film set catering works in Adur
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Whether it is farm and estate locations and unit base lunches, we can cook halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Adur, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Adur (BN43, BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Location catering around Adur
Adur is about 1 mile north-west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits shoots around Adur, whatever the venue. Adur is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Adur to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Central London is about 45 miles from Adur, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Adur include Portslade Manor (3.2 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The coast is within about 2 miles of Adur, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in BN43 and BN15, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Steyning Road, Coombes Road and Mill Hill, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Old Shoreham (1 mile south), Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile south-east), Castle Town (2 miles north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east) and Southwick (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (15 miles north), Worthing (5 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (13 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Steyning Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Old Castle (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Adur includes Lancing Ring and Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sussex Pad pub (0.9 miles south)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
For event organisers in Adur
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your shoot in Adur
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Adur, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
For crew arriving by train, Shoreham-By-Sea station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Travel to Adur
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
More for events in Adur
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Adur
How far is Adur from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Adur?
Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you cover Adur?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Adur ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A covered eating area
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Adur hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away