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Film Set Catering for Birchgrove
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Birchgrove and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in Birchgrove
Film set catering in Birchgrove, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Birchgrove, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone days on set and farm and estate locations, with hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Near Birchgrove, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Birchgrove (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
A second meat widens the menu.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Location catering around Birchgrove
Birchgrove is about 5 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Birchgrove. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Birchgrove is roughly 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Birchgrove, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Chelwood Gate (1 mile east), Chelwood Common (1 mile south-east), Danehill (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-west) and Wych Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Heaven Farm Museum (2.3 miles south) and Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Birchgrove include Brickfield Meadow.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Birchgrove is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Birchgrove
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Birchgrove. Here are some of the most popular:
- Rural locations
- Location days
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
Within reach of Birchgrove are historic houses such as Priest House (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (3.5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Why choose a hog roast in Birchgrove?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Places near Birchgrove
More for events in Birchgrove
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
FAQs for Birchgrove
How far is Birchgrove from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Is Birchgrove too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater in Birchgrove?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What affects the price in Birchgrove
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Birchgrove
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away