East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Burlow, East Sussex
Film set catering in Burlow: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Farm and estate locations
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering for Burlow
About our film set catering in Burlow
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. We serve spit-roast lamb, salads and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and base catering.
Near Burlow, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Area
- Burlow (TN21)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Burlow
How far is Burlow from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Step by step
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer shoots near Burlow have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack away straight after service.
A second meat widens the menu.
What affects the price in Burlow
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Burlow
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Burlow, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in Burlow: unit bases and access
Burlow is about 4 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Burlow. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Burlow is roughly 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Burlow is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN21, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Chiddingly Road and The Hedgerows or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Burlow, we also cover Horam (1 mile north-east), Gun Hill (1 mile south-west), Lions Green (1 mile north-west), Hale Green (1 mile south-west) and Vines Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The May Garland Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Burlow
We’re self-contained at base.
Whatever the occasion in Burlow, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
- Wrap days
Historic houses near Burlow include Horselunges Manor (2.8 miles south) and Michelham Priory (4.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Shelter for crew
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Burlow
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Places near Burlow
Also in Burlow
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. A hog roast is frequently 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.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards