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Film Set Catering in Cooksbridge
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Cooksbridge.
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
Film set catering in Cooksbridge
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. On a winter shoot near Cooksbridge, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Cooksbridge
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include wrap days and historic house shoots, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Cooksbridge can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Cooksbridge (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Cooksbridge
Other occasions in Cooksbridge
Shooting in Cooksbridge: unit bases and access
Cooksbridge is about 2 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Shoots in Cooksbridge are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Cooksbridge is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Cooksbridge are Anne of Cleves House (2.5 miles south) and Glyndebourne (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 41 miles from Cooksbridge. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Cooksbridge, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the BN8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Mews, Chatfield Close and Chandler's Mead, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Chiltington (1 mile north-west), Barcombe (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-east), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find St John under the Castle Lewes (1.9 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Rainbow Inn (0.5 miles north)
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why choose film set catering in Cooksbridge?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Cooksbridge book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
For crew arriving by train, Cooksbridge has its own station, Cooksbridge station.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Cooksbridge
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us one contact in production.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Cooksbridge questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Cooksbridge close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards