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Film Set Catering in Arundel
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Arundel and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in Arundel
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Film set catering in Arundel, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot wraps and period locations.
For a location shoot near Arundel, base might be in a field or farmyard. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours.
- Area
- Arundel (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How the day 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. By late September, sunset near Arundel is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Arundel
Alternatives cover everyone.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Arundel, such as:
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Location days
With the A27 and A284 nearby, Arundel is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near Arundel
Also in Arundel
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Arundel
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We serve quickly on the call.
A second meat widens the menu.
FAQs for Arundel
What’s the nearest station to Arundel?
Arundel station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast in Arundel Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Do you cover Arundel?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Arundel and West Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Location catering around Arundel
Arundel is about 3 miles north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Arundel suit a hog roast. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (4.3 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Arundel is about 49 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Arundel, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN18, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, High Street and Arundel Relief Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Arundel include the A27 and A284, which makes travel to your shoot easy. For shoots just outside Arundel, we cover Crossbush (1 mile south-east), Tortington (1 mile south-west), Warningcamp (2 miles east), Lyminster (2 miles south) and Ford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (7 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (3 miles south-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel Castle (under half a mile north-east) and Arundel and District Hospital (within half a mile north-west). The countryside around Arundel includes Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby, you will find The Newburgh Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away