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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chelwood Common, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Chelwood Common and across West Sussex.
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Book a hog roast in Chelwood Common
Film set catering in Chelwood Common, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. For extended shoot days and unit base lunches, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Chelwood Common, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A route for our vehicle
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Chelwood Common
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
The process
On the day, 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, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In December, daylight in Chelwood Common ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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 pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Shooting in Chelwood Common: unit bases and access
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chelwood Common. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Chelwood Common is roughly 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Chelwood Common, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in RH17, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Chelwood Common, we also cover Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Chelwood Common includes Brickfield Meadow.
What affects the price in Chelwood Common
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Chelwood Common hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Perfect for your shoot in Chelwood Common
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Chelwood Common, including:
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
Within reach of Chelwood Common are historic houses such as Priest House (3.9 miles north-west) and Standen (4.5 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Travel and any London charges
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Chelwood Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Chelwood Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Chelwood Common from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away