Hog roast hire, slow-roasted and carved at your event · London and the South East
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Brighton and Hove · England

Film Set Catering for Bevendean

Film set catering in Bevendean: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.

  • Farm and estate locations
  • Shoots on location
  • Long shoot days

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Book a hog roast in Bevendean

Step by step

The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Bevendean ends around 3:55pm.

  1. Share the location details.
  2. We agree our position with locations.
  3. We roast under cover at base.
  4. Service is quick.
  5. We tidy up and go.

Before we arrive

  • Measure the narrowest gate or passage
  • Have a level outdoor spot ready
  • Send final numbers in good time

Ask for a quote

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.

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About our film set catering in Bevendean

We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for rural locations and location shoots.

Shoots around Bevendean frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.

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Where
Bevendean (BN2)
Region
Brighton and Hove
Menu
Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
Extras
Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
Price
Ask us for a quote
Last updated
26 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

The biggest factors are:

  • The number of people
  • Crockery choices
  • The date and time of year
  • The serving time and how long we are on site

Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.

Details that help

The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:

  • The venue or postcode
  • Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
  • Allergies we should know about
  • The date and time of the event

If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Bevendean, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.

Planning a shoot in Bevendean

Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bevendean and the surrounding area. Bevendean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.

Bevendean is about 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Bevendean are Royal Pavilion (2 miles south-west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (2.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Bevendean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.

We cater shoots across BN2. Whether your shoot is on Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Bevendean, we cover Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).

Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.

  • Schools near Bevendean include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.3 miles north)
  • Pubs nearby include The Bevy pub (under half a mile north-west)
  • Other local spots include University of Sussex Library (1.7 miles north)
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Occasions we serve in Bevendean

A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.

Here’s what people in Bevendean most often book a hog roast for:

  • Rural locations
  • Period drama shoots
  • Wrap days
  • Crew thank-you days

Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 0.8 miles north-west.

What your quote should include

  • The menu, including sides and any extras
  • Exactly what’s included in the price
  • Staffing on the day
  • How they handle allergens and dietary needs

How to compare hog roast caterers

Is a hog roast right for your shoot?

At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.

Why book our hog roast in Bevendean

  • Sides to make it a full meal
  • Choices for people who don’t eat pork
  • Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
  • Served at the time you choose

Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.

The menu, dish by dish

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.

Rolls and gluten-free rolls

Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.

Common questions in Bevendean

Which station is closest to Bevendean?

Moulsecoomb station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.

Can you roast near the sea around Bevendean?

Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.

Can you cater in Bevendean?

Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bevendean and Brighton and Hove. Tell us the venue and we will quote.

Is mains power needed?

Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.

What happens after service?

Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.

What paperwork do you provide?

Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.

What about a wrap party?

Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.

What about crew who don’t eat pork?

Add alternatives to suit your crew.

Diets, allergies and alternatives

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:

  • Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
  • Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
  • Keep vegetarian food labelled
  • Share the allergen list with the crew

A cooked roast can wait.

China crockery is available on request.

Space, access and the venue

Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:

  • Vehicle access to base
  • A contact in production
  • Shelter for crew

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.

Popular choices

  • Vegan option (Ve)
  • Stuffing and apple sauce
  • New potatoes
  • Salads
  • Rotisserie chicken
  • Spit-roast lamb
  • Hog roast rolls
  • Halloumi skewers (V)

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Organising for someone else?

Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.

Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.

  • Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
  • Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
  • Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
  • Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards

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