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Hog Roast for Film Crews in East Lavington, West Sussex
Film set catering in East Lavington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap parties
A hog roast near East Lavington
About our film set catering in East Lavington
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and period locations.
Near East Lavington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Places near East Lavington
Also in East Lavington
Common questions in East Lavington
Is East Lavington close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Is East Lavington too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Crew catering near East Lavington
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. East Lavington is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 22 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to East Lavington are Bignor Roman Villa (2.9 miles south-east) and Petworth House (3.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. East Lavington is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in GU28 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside East Lavington, we cover Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
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
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in East Lavington?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Events we cater in East Lavington
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near East Lavington, including:
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Base catering
- Rural locations
Central London is about 46 miles from East Lavington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer shoots near East Lavington have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards