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Film Set Catering in East Hoathly
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in East Hoathly.
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
A hog roast near East Hoathly
Film set catering for your shoot in East Hoathly
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. For farm and estate locations and period locations, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like East Hoathly, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in East Hoathly
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- One contact for the day
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in East Hoathly
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Travel to East Hoathly
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for East Hoathly, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer shoots near East Hoathly have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Who books film set catering in East Hoathly?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around East Hoathly, such as:
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (4.6 miles south-east) and Michelham Priory (4.8 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in East Hoathly
Is East Hoathly too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you cover East Hoathly?
Yes, East Hoathly is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Places near East Hoathly
More for events in East Hoathly
Crew catering near East Hoathly
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in East Hoathly? We can help. East Hoathly is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from East Hoathly to Brighton (about 14 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Uckfield station is about 4.2 miles away. East Hoathly is about 41 miles from central London. East Hoathly is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, London Road and Rectory Close, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside East Hoathly, we also cover Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
A little further out are Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around East Hoathly includes Selwyns Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Foresters Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why East Hoathly hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away