East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Burwash Common
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Burwash Common and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Lunch at base
Slow-roasted pork in Burwash Common
About our film set catering in Burwash Common
Rural and period locations near Burwash Common can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We are frequently asked to cater milestone days on set and commercials and music videos, with halloumi skewers, a vegan option and new potatoes.
Rural locations near Burwash Common can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Burwash Common (TN19)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Burwash Common for film and TV crews
Burwash Common is about 9 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Burwash Common. Burwash Common is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Burwash Common to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Stonegate station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Burwash Common are Bateman's (1.8 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Burwash Common, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Westdown Lane, Vicarage Road and Vicarage Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Burwash Common, we also cover Burwash Weald (1 mile east), Punnett's Town (2 miles south-west), Burwash (2 miles north-east), Dallington (3 miles south) and Wood's Corner (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south), Hastings (13 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Hailsham (9 miles south-west), Crowborough (9 miles north-west) and St Leonards (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Old Castle (2.7 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Wheel Inn (0.5 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Burwash Common: your questions answered
How far is Burwash Common from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come to Burwash Common?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Burwash Common
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Burwash Common, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Burwash Common
Carving serves a crew fast.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Burwash Common, including:
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 40 miles from Burwash Common, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in Burwash Common
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset near Burwash Common is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. 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.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards