East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Eastbourne
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 Eastbourne.
- Shoots on location
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
Planning an event in Eastbourne?
Film set catering in Eastbourne, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Eastbourne can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We serve hog roast rolls, a vegan option and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for period drama shoots and lunch at base.
Shoots in Eastbourne use all kinds of locations. We need a level, open spot at base. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Eastbourne (BN23, BN22, BN21, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Eastbourne questions
Could you cook in Princes Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Towns and villages near Eastbourne
Other occasions in Eastbourne
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Approval from locations
- Access agreed with locations
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Perfect for your shoot in Eastbourne
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Period locations
Eastbourne is roughly 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Shooting in Eastbourne: unit bases and access
Eastbourne is in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Eastbourne? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
With the A22 and A259 nearby, Eastbourne is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Eastbourne is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in BN23, BN22, BN21 and BN20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Vine Square, Ashford Square and Howard Square; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Eastbourne sits on or near the A22 and A259, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Close by, we cover shoots in Hampden Park (1 mile north-west), Upperton (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile south-west), Ratton Village (2 miles west) and Meads (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (13 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles north-east), Seaford (8 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles east). Eastbourne is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for shoots.
A little further out are Pevensey Castle (3 miles north-east) and Royal Sussex Regimental Museum (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Eastbourne include Combe Hill.
- Schools near Eastbourne include Ratton School (1.1 miles west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. On a winter shoot near Eastbourne, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Eastbourne
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What affects the price in Eastbourne
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards