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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Compton, West Sussex
Film set catering in Compton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Compton
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Name a contact for the day.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Film set catering in Compton, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. Whether it’s shoots on location and wrap days, we can cook a vegan option, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Compton can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Compton (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Compton questions
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.
Which station is closest to Compton?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Compton for film and TV crews
Compton is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Compton suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Compton are Uppark (1.8 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Compton, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in PO18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Church Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover shoots in East Marden (2 miles east), South Harting (3 miles north), East Harting (3 miles north-east), Chilgrove (4 miles east) and Elsted (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (6 miles south), Portfield (9 miles south-east) and Yapton (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Compton
What else we do in Compton
What affects the price in Compton
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Compton?
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Compton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
Compton is roughly 53 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
For event organisers in Compton
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in Compton lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away