East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Down Street, East Sussex
Film set catering in Down Street: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
- Milestone days on set
Film set catering in Down Street
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Film set catering in Down Street, carved to order
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. Whether it is rural locations and ad shoots, we can cook salads, new potatoes and a vegan option and more.
Near Down Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Down Street (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Down Street is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Down Street
Down Street is about 3 miles north-west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Down Street is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Down Street to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 35 miles from Down Street. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Down Street, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Maresfield (1 mile east), Budlett's Common (2 miles east), Newick (3 miles south-west), Founthill (3 miles south-west) and Ridgewood (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (6 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south-east) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Heaven Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Brickfield Meadow.
Questions from Down Street
Do you come out to small places like Down Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you come to Down Street?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Nearby places to Down Street
What else we do in Down Street
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china.
Why choose film set catering in Down Street?
It copes with schedule changes.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Down Street. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards