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Film Set Catering in Barcombe
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Barcombe and the surrounding area.
- Ad shoots
- Long days on set
- Location days
Planning an event in Barcombe?
Film set catering in Barcombe, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We serve new potatoes, hog roast rolls and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater countryside locations and unit base lunches.
Rural locations near Barcombe can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Barcombe (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer shoots near Barcombe have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Shooting in Barcombe: unit bases and access
Barcombe is about 3 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Barcombe is well within our area for shoots. Barcombe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Cooksbridge station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Among the historic houses close to Barcombe are Glyndebourne (3.2 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (3.2 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Barcombe is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of BN8. Other places close to Barcombe we cover include Barcombe Mills (1 mile east), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Cooksbridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (3 miles south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Anglers Rest pub (0.5 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your shoot in Barcombe
Carving serves a crew fast.
Here’s what people in Barcombe most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Period locations
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
Barcombe is roughly 41 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
What affects the price in Barcombe
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Barcombe
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is frequently 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.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Barcombe
Is Barcombe close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Barcombe?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Nearby places to Barcombe
Other occasions in Barcombe
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
We work to the location’s rules.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. 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. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Barcombe
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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