East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Etchingham
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Etchingham and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Etchingham?
What affects the price in Etchingham
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
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.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Film set catering in Etchingham, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Etchingham are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and unit base lunches.
Near Etchingham, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Etchingham (TN19)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shooting in Etchingham: unit bases and access
Etchingham is about 11 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in Etchingham, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Etchingham to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Etchingham has its own station, Etchingham station. Etchingham is roughly 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Etchingham is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include High Street, Oxenbridge Lane and Church Hill, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Burgh Hill (1 mile north-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-east), Silver Hill (2 miles east), Cooper's Corner (2 miles north-east) and Ticehurst (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (12 miles south-east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Etchingham includes Bewl Water.
- Schools near Etchingham include Robertsbridge Community College (1.9 miles south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
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Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Etchingham is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Etchingham: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Etchingham?
Etchingham has its own station: Etchingham station.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you come to Etchingham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Etchingham and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Etchingham
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Etchingham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
- Location shoots
Within reach of Etchingham are historic houses such as Bateman's (2.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Who carves and who serves
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards