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Film Set Catering for East Lavant
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in East Lavant.
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in East Lavant?
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Film set catering in East Lavant, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Typical bookings include period locations and location days, serving rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads.
Near East Lavant, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- East Lavant (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December East Lavant is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in East Lavant
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in East Lavant
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in East Lavant
Alternatives cover everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Lavant and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
Within reach of East Lavant are historic houses such as Goodwood House (1.5 miles east) and West Dean House (2.6 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Common questions in East Lavant
What’s the nearest station to East Lavant?
Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre.
How far is East Lavant from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Send us the details.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Location catering around East Lavant
East Lavant is about 2 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around East Lavant. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from East Lavant to Southampton (27 miles away).
East Lavant is roughly 53 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chichester station, about 2.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cover shoots in every part of PO18 and the streets around it. From Pook Lane, Fordwater Road and Shop Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside East Lavant, we also cover Mid Lavant (1 mile north-west), Westerton (2 miles south-east), Westhampnett (2 miles south-east), Waterbeach (2 miles east) and Maudlin (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (7 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chichester Castle (2 miles south) and The Chichester City Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Schools near East Lavant include Bishop Luffa School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards