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Film Set Catering in Atherington
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Atherington. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering for Atherington
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Film set catering in Atherington, slow-roasted on site
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. For end-of-shoot wraps and shoots on location, we can cook salads, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
Near Atherington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Atherington (BN17)
- Area hub
- 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
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Atherington: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Atherington?
Littlehampton station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you get to rural locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Send us the details.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Summer shoots near Atherington have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Atherington
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What affects the price in Atherington
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Places near Atherington
More for events in Atherington
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Crew catering near Atherington
Atherington is about 2 miles west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in Atherington, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Littlehampton station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station. Atherington is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 2 miles of Atherington, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
We cater shoots across BN17. Other places close to Atherington we cover include Climping (1 mile north), Horsemere Green (1 mile north-west), Ford (2 miles north), Wick (2 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (8 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles west), Chichester (9 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles east) and Lancing (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Lyminster Siege Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and Rustington Museum (3.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find WWT Arundel.
- Local schools include The Littlehampton Academy (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Horse Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Atherington
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
Central London is about 53 miles from Atherington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards