East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Blacklands
Film set catering in Blacklands: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
Planning an event in Blacklands?
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
About our film set catering in Blacklands
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Whether it’s location shoots and wrap parties, we can cook salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Shoots around Blacklands often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Blacklands (TN34, TN37, TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Blacklands
We’re self-contained at base.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Blacklands. Here are some of the most popular:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.6 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Shooting in Blacklands: unit bases and access
Blacklands is about 1 mile east of Hastings, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits shoots around Blacklands, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
The A2101 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Blacklands. Blacklands is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN34, TN37 and TN35, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Laton Road, Manor Road and Park Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Blacklands sits on or near the A2101, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Blacklands we cover include St Helen's (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile west), Belmont (1 mile south-east), America Ground (1 mile south) and Hastings Old Town (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Upper Horsebridge (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The True Crime Museum (0.9 miles south) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Blacklands includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Blacklands include William Parker Sports College (0.7 miles north-west) and University School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Crowleys Bar (0.7 miles south)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. On a winter shoot near Blacklands, 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.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
Common questions in Blacklands
Can you roast near the sea around Blacklands?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Blacklands?
The closest is Ore station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cover Blacklands?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Towns and villages near Blacklands
Other occasions in Blacklands
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away