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Film Set Catering in Dallington
Film set catering in Dallington: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
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Crew catering near Dallington
Dallington is about 7 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Dallington suit a hog roast. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Dallington to Brighton (23 miles away).
Dallington is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Dallington, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Wood's Corner (1 mile east), Rushlake Green (2 miles west), Punnett's Town (2 miles north-west), Brownbread Street (3 miles south-east) and Burwash Common (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles south-west), Crowborough (11 miles north-west) and St Leonards (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (within half a mile west) and Hellingly Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).
Film set catering in Dallington, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater location days and historic house shoots.
Near Dallington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Dallington (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Questions from Dallington
Is Dallington close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Dallington?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Dallington ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Dallington hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Dallington?
Carving serves a crew fast.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Historic house shoots
Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (3.1 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Also near Dallington
Other occasions in Dallington
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access to base
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Dallington
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away