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Film Set Catering in East Chiltington
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in East Chiltington.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
A hog roast near East Chiltington
Film set catering in East Chiltington, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include base catering and wrap parties, with spit-roast lamb, salads and hog roast rolls.
Near East Chiltington, check tracks and ground with locations. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- East Chiltington (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. In December, daylight in East Chiltington ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal is not offered
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Shooting in East Chiltington: unit bases and access
East Chiltington is about 4 miles north-west of Lewes, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to East Chiltington for shoots and the places nearby. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from East Chiltington to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Anne of Cleves House (4.3 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. East Chiltington is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. East Chiltington is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the BN7 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside East Chiltington, we also cover Chiltington (1 mile east), Plumpton (1 mile south-west), Plumpton Green (1 mile north-west), Streat (1 mile west) and South Chailey (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (12 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south-east), Hailsham (14 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (3 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Chailey School (1.6 miles north-east)
Where the roaster can go in East Chiltington
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A route for our vehicle
- Approval from locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose a hog roast in East Chiltington?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in East Chiltington
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in East Chiltington
It copes with schedule changes.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around East Chiltington, including:
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
- Music video days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Plumpton station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Nearby places to East Chiltington
What else we do in East Chiltington
Common questions in East Chiltington
Do you come out to small places like East Chiltington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is East Chiltington close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards