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Film Set Catering in Flackley Ash
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Flackley Ash.
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Flackley Ash
Film set catering for your shoot in Flackley Ash
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. For unit base lunches and commercials and music videos, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Rural locations near Flackley Ash can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Flackley Ash (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Flackley Ash: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Flackley Ash?
Rye station, about 3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Flackley Ash close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Planning a shoot in Flackley Ash
Flackley Ash is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Flackley Ash? We can help. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Rye station, about 3 miles south-east. Central London is about 49 miles from Flackley Ash. The coast is within about 4 miles of Flackley Ash, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in TN31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Peasmarsh (1 mile south-east), Beckley (2 miles west), Udimore (3 miles south), Cock Marling (3 miles south) and Beckley Furnace (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ypres Tower (3.3 miles south-east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (3.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (under half a mile south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Flackley Ash
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Flackley Ash
Other occasions in Flackley Ash
Events we cater in Flackley Ash
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Flackley Ash:
- Period locations
- Ad shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Milestone days on set
Nearby historic houses include Lamb House (3.2 miles south-east) and Great Dixter (3.9 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September shoots near Flackley Ash lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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 up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A covered eating area
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Flackley Ash
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Flackley Ash
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, 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