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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ditchling Common, West Sussex
Film set catering in Ditchling Common: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering for Ditchling Common
Film set catering in Ditchling Common, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include period locations and milestone days on set, with salads, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Near Ditchling Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Ditchling Common (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Ditchling Common ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get 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.
Planning help
Shooting in Ditchling Common: unit bases and access
Ditchling Common is about 2 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Ditchling Common for shoots and the places nearby. Ditchling Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ditchling Common to Brighton (8 miles away).
Central London is about 38 miles from Ditchling Common. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Burgess Hill station is about 1.6 miles away. Ditchling Common is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in BN6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Wivelsfield (1 mile north), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles south-east), Streat (2 miles south) and East Chiltington (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north), East Grinstead (13 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Burgess Hill Girls (1.4 miles west) and The Burgess Hill Academy (1.8 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Ditchling Common questions
How far is Ditchling Common from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ditchling Common?
The closest is Burgess Hill station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A contact in production
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose film set catering in Ditchling Common?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Ditchling Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (4.7 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us one contact in production.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Ditchling Common
Also in Ditchling Common
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards