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Film Set Catering for Balcombe Lane
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Balcombe Lane and across West Sussex.
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
Film set catering in Balcombe Lane
Film set catering in Balcombe Lane, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Balcombe Lane, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We serve a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for historic house shoots and milestone days on set.
For a shoot in a place like Balcombe Lane, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Balcombe Lane (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Balcombe Lane ends around 3:55pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your crew
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.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Balcombe Lane
How far is Balcombe Lane from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Balcombe Lane too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Perfect for your shoot in Balcombe Lane
Alternatives cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Balcombe Lane. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
- Music video days
- Lunch at base
Within reach of Balcombe Lane are historic houses such as Tyes Place (3 miles south-west) and Priest House (3.2 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Also near Balcombe Lane
Other occasions in Balcombe Lane
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Balcombe Lane hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Crew catering near Balcombe Lane
Balcombe Lane is about 4 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Hosts in Balcombe Lane book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Balcombe Lane to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 1.3 miles south. Balcombe Lane is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Balcombe Lane, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RH17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Balcombe Lane we cover include Balcombe (1 mile south), Worth Abbey (2 miles north-east), Furnace Green (2 miles north-west), Pease Pottage (3 miles west) and Staplefield (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (4 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south), Burgess Hill (8 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Crawley Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Balcombe Lane includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oriel High School (2.5 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Balcombe Lane
- The date and time of year
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Balcombe Lane, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- One contact for the day
- Vehicle access to base
- Shelter for crew
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away