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Film Set Catering for Butcher's Cross
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Butcher's Cross and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Butcher's Cross
What affects the price in Butcher's Cross
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Butcher's Cross, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Butcher's Cross, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For farm and estate locations and crew appreciation lunches, we can cook salads, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb and more.
Near Butcher's Cross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Butcher's Cross (TN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Butcher's Cross
Carving serves a crew fast.
Here’s what people in Butcher's Cross most often book a hog roast for:
- Period drama shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
Butcher's Cross is about 37 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Why choose a hog roast in Butcher's Cross?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Butcher's Cross: your questions answered
Is Butcher's Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Butcher's Cross from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Normally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Butcher's Cross for film and TV crews
Butcher's Cross is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits shoots around Butcher's Cross, whatever the venue. Butcher's Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Butcher's Cross to Brighton (20 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 3 miles north-west of the centre. Butcher's Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Butcher's Cross, we also cover Skippers Hill (1 mile south-west), Five Ashes (1 mile south), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west), Uckfield (6 miles south-west) and Polegate (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (4.1 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Five Ashes CofE Primary School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Ashes Inn (0.5 miles south)
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Butcher's Cross ends around 3:55pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level area at base
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards