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Film Set Catering for Blackness
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Blackness.
- Wrap days
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
Film set catering in Blackness
What affects the price in Blackness
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently 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:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in Blackness, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Blackness are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. On the menu are salads, a vegan option and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater rural locations and milestone days on set.
Near Blackness, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Blackness (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level area at base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Blackness
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Blackness
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Blackness. Here are some of the most popular:
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Among the historic houses close to Blackness are Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
We clear our spot after lunch.
For an evening wrap.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In December, daylight in Blackness ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning a shoot in Blackness
Blackness is about 2 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Blackness? We can help. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Central London is about 50 miles from Blackness, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Pevensey & Westham station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Blackness, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in BN24, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Forge Place, Hailsham Road and Hankham Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Hankham (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile south-east), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles north-west) and St Leonards (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1.9 miles east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Blackness includes Combe Hill.
- Schools near Blackness include Causeway School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Blackness hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Blackness questions
How far is Blackness from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Blackness?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater in Blackness?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Blackness and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards