East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Beckley Furnace
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Beckley Furnace and across East Sussex.
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
- Countryside locations
A hog roast near Beckley Furnace
About our film set catering in Beckley Furnace
Some locations near Beckley Furnace are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We are often asked to cater period locations and commercials and music videos, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Beckley Furnace, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Beckley Furnace (TN31)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Beckley Furnace for film and TV crews
Beckley Furnace is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Beckley Furnace. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Historic houses near Beckley Furnace include Great Dixter (2.7 miles north) and Durhamford Manor (4.2 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Doleham station, about 2.9 miles south, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Beckley Furnace, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN31, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Broad Oak (1 mile south-west), Broadland Row (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles north-east), Udimore (2 miles south-east) and Northiam (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (8 miles south), Hastings Old Town (7 miles south), Belmont (7 miles south) and Hollington (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Flatropers Wood.
What else we do in Beckley Furnace
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Approval from locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Beckley Furnace
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
FAQs for Beckley Furnace
What’s the nearest station to Beckley Furnace?
The closest is Doleham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Beckley Furnace?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Why choose film set catering in Beckley Furnace?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
People around Beckley Furnace book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 48 miles from Beckley Furnace, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Beckley Furnace
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Beckley Furnace
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. On a winter shoot near Beckley Furnace, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards