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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Didling, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Didling.
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Didling?
Location catering around Didling
Didling is about 6 miles south-east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits shoots around Didling, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Didling to Guildford (22 miles away).
Didling is roughly 48 miles from central London. Didling is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in GU29, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Didling we cover include Ingrams Green (1 mile north), Elsted Marsh (1 mile north), Elsted (1 mile north-west), Dumpford (2 miles north) and Trotton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south), Emsworth (9 miles south-west), Portfield (9 miles south), Yapton (13 miles south-east) and East Wittering (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Levin Down.
How our film set catering works in Didling
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. Whether it’s base catering and farm and estate locations, we can cook a vegan option, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Didling, check tracks and ground with locations. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Didling (GU29)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Didling: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Didling?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
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 roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast starts early, and in December Didling is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Didling
We are self-contained at base.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Didling, including:
- Farm and estate locations
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (3.7 miles west) and Cowdray House (3.8 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
- A route for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in Didling
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a contact for the day.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Other occasions in Didling
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Didling hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away