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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Dragons Green, West Sussex
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Dragons Green. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
- Wrap days
Film set catering for Dragons Green
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
How our film set catering works in Dragons Green
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. On the menu are new potatoes, salads and a vegan option, and we’re frequently booked for commercials and music videos and lunch at base.
Near Dragons Green, check tracks and ground with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Dragons Green (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Dragons Green
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a shoot in Dragons Green
Dragons Green is about 5 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover shoots in Dragons Green, as well as the surrounding area. Dragons Green is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Dragons Green is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in RH13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Dragons Lane and Dragons Green Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Shipley (1 mile south), Whitehall (1 mile south), Broomer's Corner (2 miles south-west), Dial Post (3 miles south) and West Grinstead (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north-east), Horsham (5 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Horsham Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Dragons Green include Knepp Wildland.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Dragons Green
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Dragons Green
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Dragons Green
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Dragons Green
What’s the nearest station to Dragons Green?
Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Dragons Green close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset near Dragons Green is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards