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Film Set Catering in Fittleworth
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Fittleworth and the surrounding area.
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Fittleworth
Film set catering in Fittleworth, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Fittleworth work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We’re frequently asked to cater period locations and rural locations, serving spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Near Fittleworth, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Fittleworth (RH20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Fittleworth
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Fittleworth and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location shoots
Fittleworth is roughly 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Time on site
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Fittleworth
Fittleworth is about 11 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Fittleworth? We cover the whole area. Fittleworth is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Fittleworth include Old Place Manor (2.1 miles east) and Petworth House (2.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Fittleworth, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of RH20. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Fairmead Close, School Lane and Greatpin Croft, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Bedham (1 mile north), Lower Horncroft (1 mile south), Coates (1 mile south-west), Hardham (2 miles south-east) and Coldwaltham (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (13 miles south-west), Chichester (13 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (1.5 miles south-west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Fittleworth includes Bignor Hill and The Mens.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles south)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Because the roast starts early, and in December Fittleworth is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
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FAQs for Fittleworth
Is Fittleworth too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A route for our vehicle
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards