Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in East Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in East Saltdean and across Brighton and Hove.
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
Film set catering for East Saltdean
Film set catering in East Saltdean, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include milestone days on set and lunch at base, with salads, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
For a location shoot near East Saltdean, base might be in a field or farmyard. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Approval from locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A route for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in East Saltdean
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
East Saltdean questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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’s the nearest station to East Saltdean?
Southease station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Towns and villages near East Saltdean
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What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
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. Late-September shoots near East Saltdean lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
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.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
We work to the location’s rules.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Why choose a hog roast in East Saltdean?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why East Saltdean hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Crew catering near East Saltdean
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. We’re happy to travel to East Saltdean for shoots. We cater 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
Nearby historic houses include Monk's House (3.2 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Southease station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. East Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of East Saltdean, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in BN2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside East Saltdean, we also cover Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to East Saltdean
- Time on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why choose film set catering in East Saltdean?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in East Saltdean most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
East Saltdean is roughly 48 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away