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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Firle, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Firle.
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
- Wrap days
A hog roast near Firle
About our film set catering in Firle
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. On the menu are hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, and we’re regularly asked to cater location shoots and countryside locations.
Near Firle, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Firle (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
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. At midsummer, daylight in Firle lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Firle?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A covered eating area
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Firle
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Who books film set catering in Firle?
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Firle and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Within reach of Firle are historic houses such as Firle Place (under half a mile south-east) and Glynde Place (1.4 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Firle questions
Could you cook in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Firle?
The closest is Glynde station, roughly 1 mile away.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Location catering around Firle
Firle is about 4 miles south-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Firle is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Firle is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Firle is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Glynde station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Firle, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 6 miles of Firle, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in BN8, we can roast on site for your crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Street, Bostal Road and Firle Bostal, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Firle, we also cover Glynde (1 mile north-west), Glyndebourne (2 miles north-west), Ashton Green (3 miles north), South Heighton (3 miles south) and Ringmer (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (4 miles north-west), Hailsham (8 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north) and Uckfield (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.2 miles north) and Lewes Castle (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Southerham Farm and Firle Beacon.
- Local schools include Science and Technology Policy Research (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Ram Inn (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include South Malling Without (2.6 miles north-west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards