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Film Set Catering for East Ashling
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in East Ashling. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Lunch at base
A hog roast near East Ashling
East Ashling for film and TV crews
East Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around East Ashling. East Ashling is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Ashling to Southampton (25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include West Dean House (4 miles north-east) and Goodwood House (4.2 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. East Ashling is roughly 55 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Ashling, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across PO18. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in West Ashling (1 mile west), West Stoke (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (2 miles south) and Hambrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Novium Museum (3 miles south-east) and Chichester Castle (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around East Ashling includes Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Luffa School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile north)
Film set catering for your shoot in East Ashling
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. On the menu are halloumi skewers, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for historic house shoots and crew appreciation lunches.
Near East Ashling, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- East Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in East Ashling
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in East Ashling ends around 4:00pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Towns and villages near East Ashling
What else we do in East Ashling
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A covered eating area
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in East Ashling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Occasions we serve in East Ashling
Good for wraps too.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from East Ashling
What’s the nearest station to East Ashling?
Bosham station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away