East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Battle
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Battle and across East Sussex.
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Battle
Planning a shoot in Battle
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Battle for shoots and the places nearby. Battle is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Battle are Durhamford Manor (2.4 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Battle is about 47 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Battle, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Road and Station Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Battle include the A271 and A2100, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Battle Museum of Local History (within half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Battle include Claverham Community College (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Abbey Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
Film set catering in Battle, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. Whether it is unit base lunches and countryside locations, we’ll put together a menu of salads, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Around Battle, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Battle (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Events we cater in Battle
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Battle, including:
- Music video days
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
- Base catering
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Battle station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Questions from Battle
Which station is closest to Battle?
The closest is Battle station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater in Battle?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Battle and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Battle is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Battle
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away