Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering for Brighton and Hove
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Brighton and Hove. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Brighton and Hove
How our film set catering works in Brighton and Hove
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We’re often asked to cater wrap parties and historic house shoots, serving halloumi skewers, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in Brighton and Hove, tell us where base is and how to reach it. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Brighton and Hove (BN3, BN41, BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Shooting in Brighton and Hove: unit bases and access
Brighton and Hove is in England. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Brighton and Hove? We can help. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
The A270 and A293 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Brighton and Hove. Brighton and Hove is roughly 46 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Brighton and Hove, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Brighton and Hove, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN3, BN41 and BN1. From New Church Road, Princes Square and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A270 and A293, Brighton and Hove is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Brighton and Hove, we also cover Aldrington (1 mile south-west), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (2 miles east) and Brunswick (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include British Engineerium (0.7 miles north-east) and Churchill Square (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include The Atlas pub (within half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Vehicle access to base
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Brighton and Hove
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why choose film set catering in Brighton and Hove?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Brighton and Hove, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Long shoot days
Within reach of Brighton and Hove are historic houses such as Portslade Manor (1.3 miles west) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.7 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Brighton and Hove is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Brighton and Hove
What else we do in Brighton and Hove
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Brighton and Hove
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Brighton and Hove
What’s the nearest station to Brighton and Hove?
Brighton and Hove has its own station: Aldrington station.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away