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Film Set Catering for Findon Valley
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Findon Valley? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Period locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Findon Valley
Location catering around Findon Valley
Findon Valley is about 2 miles north of Worthing, in West Sussex. Hosts in Findon Valley book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Findon Valley to Brighton (12 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is West Worthing station, about 2.4 miles south. Findon Valley is roughly 47 miles from central London. Findon Valley is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in BN14 and BN13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Mill Lane, Furze Road and Gorse Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Findon Valley, we also cover Salvington (1 mile south), Offington (1 mile south), Worthing (2 miles south), Broadwater (2 miles south-east) and Sompting (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (15 miles north), Bognor Regis (13 miles west), Burgess Hill (14 miles north-east), Littlehampton (6 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles east) and Lancing (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Worthing Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Old Castle (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Findon Valley include Widewater Lagoon and Steep Down.
- Local schools include Durrington High School (1.7 miles south)
Film set catering in Findon Valley, slow-roasted on site
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. For long shoot days and rural locations, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls for your crew.
Around Findon Valley, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Findon Valley (BN14, BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A covered eating area
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Findon Valley
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Towns and villages near Findon Valley
Also in Findon Valley
Why choose film set catering in Findon Valley?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Findon Valley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Ecclesden Manor (3.5 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 to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-September shoots near Findon Valley lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
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 workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Findon Valley: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Findon Valley from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Send us the details.
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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