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Film Set Catering in Copthorne
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Copthorne and across West Sussex.
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Copthorne
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Film set catering for your shoot in Copthorne
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are salads, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for long days on set and wrap days.
For a location shoot near Copthorne, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Copthorne (RH10, RH6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Perfect for your shoot in Copthorne
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
In Copthorne and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (4.5 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
Shooting in Copthorne: unit bases and access
Copthorne is about 3 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits shoots around Copthorne, whatever the venue. Copthorne is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Copthorne to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Central London is about 25 miles from Copthorne, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Gatwick Airport station is about 2 miles away. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Copthorne, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the RH10 and RH6 postcode area. From Church Road, Brookside and Bridgelands or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Copthorne sits on or near the A264, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Copthorne, we also cover Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-west), Forge Wood (1 mile west), Tinsley Green (1 mile west), Burstow (1 mile north) and Keeper's Corner (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles south-west), Horsham (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (5 miles east) and Broadfield (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (1.6 miles east) and County Mall (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Copthorne includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwick School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cherry Tree pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Copthorne
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level area at base
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Copthorne: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a hog roast in Worth Park Gardens?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you cater in Copthorne?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
The process
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, daylight in Copthorne ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Copthorne
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards