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Film Set Catering in Flimwell
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Flimwell.
- Rural locations
- Long days on set
- Location days
A hog roast near Flimwell
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
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.
Film set catering in Flimwell, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. For historic house shoots and ad shoots, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Flimwell, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china.
Common questions in Flimwell
How far is Flimwell from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you get to rural locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
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Shooting in Flimwell: unit bases and access
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Flimwell? We can help. Flimwell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Flimwell to Brighton (29 miles away).
Flimwell is on or near the B2087, good for unit base access. For crew arriving by train, Etchingham station, about 3 miles south, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Flimwell, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the B2087 close by, Flimwell is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Flimwell, we also cover Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Flimwell includes Bewl Water.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Access agreed with locations
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Perfect for your shoot in Flimwell
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Flimwell and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
Flimwell is roughly 39 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer shoots near Flimwell have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away