East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Alciston
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Alciston and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Alciston
Questions from Alciston
Is Alciston close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Alciston?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you come to Alciston?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Film set catering in Alciston, carved to order
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and wrap days, with a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Alciston can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Alciston (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September shoots near Alciston lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Alciston
Also in Alciston
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Alciston
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Alciston book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Crew thank-you days
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
Nearby historic houses include Charleston Farmhouse (1.3 miles north-west) and Alfriston Clergy House (2 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
Shooting in Alciston: unit bases and access
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in Alciston, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Alciston is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Alciston is about 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1.3 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Alciston, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alciston, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26. Other places close to Alciston we cover include Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include Rose Cottage Inn (within half a mile west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards