East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Burwash
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 Burwash.
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Burwash
How our film set catering works in Burwash
Crews in Burwash work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For location days and extended shoot days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Near Burwash, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, 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.
- Location
- Burwash (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer shoots near Burwash have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Nearby places to Burwash
More for events in Burwash
Why choose film set catering in Burwash?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
People around Burwash book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Farm and estate locations
- Shoots on location
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Burwash is about 40 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Crew catering near Burwash
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Burwash is well within our area for shoots. Burwash is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Burwash to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Within reach of Burwash are historic houses such as Bateman's (0.8 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Stonegate station is about 1.8 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Burwash, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the TN19 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Burwash, we cover Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burwash include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Admiral Vernon Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Questions from Burwash
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Burwash too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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