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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Danehill, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Danehill.
- Period locations
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
Film set catering for Danehill
About our film set catering in Danehill
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. For ad shoots and crew appreciation lunches, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Danehill, check tracks and ground with locations. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Danehill (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September shoots near Danehill lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RH17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Danehill
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Danehill: your questions answered
Is Danehill close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Danehill?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 5 miles away.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you come to Danehill?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level area at base
- Shelter for crew
- One contact for the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Shooting in Danehill: unit bases and access
Danehill is about 5 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Danehill? We can help. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Danehill to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Danehill include Priest House (4 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (4.8 miles north-west). 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 33 miles from Danehill, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Danehill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in RH17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on London Road, Lewes Road and Oaktree Cottages or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Chelwood Common (1 mile north-east), Furner's Green (1 mile south), Horsted Keynes (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Chelwood Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (8 miles south-west), East Grinstead (7 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (1.7 miles west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Danehill includes Brickfield Meadow.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The number of people
- Travel to Danehill
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Danehill?
Carving serves a crew fast.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Danehill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 5 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away