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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chiddingly, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Chiddingly and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
Film set catering in Chiddingly
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Film set catering for your shoot in Chiddingly
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are new potatoes, hog roast rolls and salads, and we’re frequently booked for crew appreciation lunches and wrap days.
Rural locations near Chiddingly can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Chiddingly. Summer shoots near Chiddingly have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Chiddingly
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Chiddingly most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Extended shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
Chiddingly is about 43 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Who carves and who serves
Chiddingly for film and TV crews
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Chiddingly is well within our area for shoots. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chiddingly to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Chiddingly include Horselunges Manor (2.7 miles south-east) and Michelham Priory (3.1 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.7 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Chiddingly, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chiddingly include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Six Bells Public House (under half a mile north)
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FAQs for Chiddingly
Which station is closest to Chiddingly?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come to Chiddingly?
Yes, Chiddingly is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away