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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cross Gate, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Cross Gate and across West Sussex.
- Extended shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
A hog roast near Cross Gate
Film set catering in Cross Gate, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. Whether it’s unit base lunches and period locations, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and hog roast rolls and more.
Rural locations near Cross Gate can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Cross Gate (BN18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Shooting in Cross Gate: unit bases and access
Cross Gate is about 7 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cross Gate and the surrounding area. Cross Gate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Parham House (1.1 miles east) and Old Place Manor (3.3 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Cross Gate is about 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Cross Gate, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in BN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Close by, we cover shoots in Rackham (1 mile east), Amberley (1 mile south-west), Bury (2 miles west), Coldwaltham (2 miles north-west) and Watersfield (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (7 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Amberley Museum (1.4 miles south-west) and Amberley Castle (1 mile west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Amberley Wild Brooks.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Cross Gate
Is Cross Gate too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Cross Gate close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you come to Cross Gate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Cross Gate and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Cross Gate
Other occasions in Cross Gate
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. At midsummer, daylight in Cross Gate lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BN18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Cross Gate?
Good for wraps too.
Here’s what people in Cross Gate most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Shoots on location
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Amberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards