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Film Set Catering for Bolney
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 Bolney.
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
Book a hog roast in Bolney
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Film set catering in Bolney, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. For crew appreciation lunches and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes.
Near Bolney, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Bolney (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Shelter for crew
- One contact for the day
- Vehicle access to base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
A second meat widens the menu.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Places near Bolney
More for events in Bolney
Bolney for film and TV crews
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Hosts in Bolney book us for shoots of all sizes. Bolney is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Bolney is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Bolney include Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles east) and Tyes Place (3.2 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Bolney is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RH17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Who books film set catering in Bolney?
Carving serves a crew fast.
People around Bolney book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Wivelsfield station, about 4.1 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. At midsummer, daylight in Bolney lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Bolney, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Bolney
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Bolney
What’s the nearest station to Bolney?
The closest is Wivelsfield station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards