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Film Set Catering for Coates
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Coates? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Music video days
- Shoots on location
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering for Coates
Film set catering for your shoot in Coates
Crews in Coates 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. Typical bookings include shoots on location and lunch at base, serving spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Coates can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Coates (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Coates
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Site access
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.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Coates is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Coates, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Questions from Coates
Which station is closest to Coates?
Pulborough station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you need much space at base?
Generally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal isn’t offered
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Shooting in Coates: unit bases and access
Coates is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Coates? We cover the whole area. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coates to Guildford (20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bignor Roman Villa (2.1 miles south) and Petworth House (2.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, Pulborough station is about 2.7 miles away. Coates is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Coates we cover include Lower Horncroft (1 mile east), Fittleworth (1 mile north-east), Bedham (1 mile north-east), Watersfield (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Lancing (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
- Local pubs include The Swan Hotel (0.7 miles north-east)
Why choose film set catering in Coates?
We are self-contained at base.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Long days on set
- Wrap days
- Music video days
- Rural locations
Coates is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- One contact for the day
- A safe distance from kit
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Other occasions in Coates
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away