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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Budlett's Common, East Sussex
Film set catering in Budlett's Common: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Period locations
Slow-roasted pork in Budlett's Common
Budlett's Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Budlett's Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Budlett's Common close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater in Budlett's Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Budlett's Common and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Film set catering in Budlett's Common, carved to order
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for base catering and long shoot days.
Near Budlett's Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- Budlett's Common (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A route for our vehicle
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Budlett's Common. At midsummer, daylight in Budlett's Common lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Budlett's Common?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Whatever the occasion in Budlett's Common, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, Uckfield station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast can wait.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Places near Budlett's Common
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A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Location catering around Budlett's Common
Budlett's Common is about 1 mile north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Budlett's Common is well within our area for shoots. 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 15 miles away.
Central London is about 36 miles from Budlett's Common. Budlett's Common is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN22 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Maresfield (1 mile north-west), Down Street (2 miles west), Ridgewood (2 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Founthill (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Ringles Cross pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away