East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Coggins Mill, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Coggins Mill and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Coggins Mill?
Film set catering for your shoot in Coggins Mill
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We are often asked to cater shoots on location and crew thank-you days, with a vegan option, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Near Coggins Mill, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Coggins Mill (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Coggins Mill, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, daylight in Coggins Mill lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Coggins Mill
We bring everything we need.
However big or small the event in Coggins Mill, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Crew thank-you days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Shooting in Coggins Mill: unit bases and access
Coggins Mill is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Coggins Mill, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Coggins Mill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 22 miles away.
Within reach of Coggins Mill are historic houses such as Wadhurst Castle (3.5 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Coggins Mill is about 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Coggins Mill is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Coggins Mill, we also cover Mayfield (1 mile south-west), Rusher's Cross (1 mile north-east), Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (2 miles south-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (9 miles south-west), Polegate (14 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include St Leonards-Mayfield School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
FAQs for Coggins Mill
Which station is closest to Coggins Mill?
Wadhurst station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Coggins Mill too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Coggins Mill hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Also near Coggins Mill
Other occasions in Coggins Mill
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards