East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Blackboys
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Blackboys and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Blackboys
How our film set catering works in Blackboys
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We serve a vegan option, salads and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater music video days and location days.
Near Blackboys, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Blackboys (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for crew
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Blackboys
We bring everything we need.
Here’s what people in Blackboys most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- Location days
Blackboys is on or near the B2102, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What affects the price in Blackboys
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN22 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Blackboys
Is Blackboys too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Places near Blackboys
Also in Blackboys
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. On a winter shoot near Blackboys, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Blackboys
Blackboys is about 3 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Shoots in Blackboys are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Buxted station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Blackboys is roughly 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Blackboys, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in TN22, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Mount Pleasant and Gun Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. You’ll find Blackboys on the B2102, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Etchingwood (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile west), Potter's Green (2 miles north-west), Buxted (2 miles north-west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (8 miles south-east) and Crowborough (6 miles north).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Blackboys includes Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Blackboys Inn (less than half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away