East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Buxted
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Buxted.
- Location shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
Planning an event in Buxted?
Planning a shoot in Buxted
Buxted is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Buxted for shoots. Buxted is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Buxted is roughly 36 miles from central London. Buxted is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN22, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Park View; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Buxted, we cover Potter's Green (1 mile south), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Cooper's Green (1 mile west), Framfield (2 miles south) and Hadlow Down (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (4 miles north), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Buxted include Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Buxted Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Film set catering in Buxted, slow-roasted on site
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. We’re often asked to cater location days and end-of-shoot wraps, serving spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Buxted, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Buxted (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your shoot in Buxted
It copes with schedule changes.
Whatever the occasion in Buxted, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, Buxted has its own station, Buxted station.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Buxted: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Buxted?
Buxted station, in Buxted itself.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
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.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
More for events in Buxted
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast starts early, and in December Buxted is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Buxted, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards