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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hadlow Down, East Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hadlow Down and across East Sussex.
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
- Wrap days
Film set catering in Hadlow Down
Film set catering for your shoot in Hadlow Down
Rural and period locations near Hadlow Down can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Whether it’s location shoots and long days on set, we can cook spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Hadlow Down can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Hadlow Down (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hadlow Down for film and TV crews
Hadlow Down is about 4 miles south of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Hadlow Down. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Hadlow Down to Brighton (18 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Buxted station, about 2.1 miles west, is the nearest station. Hadlow Down is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN22 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Waghorns Lane, School Lane and St Marks Field, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Hadlow Down, we cover Etchingwood (2 miles south-west), Buxted (2 miles west), Potter's Green (2 miles south-west), Blackboys (2 miles south) and Framfield (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north), Uckfield (4 miles south-west) and Newhaven (15 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Tickerage Castle (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hadlow Down include Selwyns Wood.
Events we cater in Hadlow Down
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Whatever the occasion in Hadlow Down, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
Hadlow Down is roughly 37 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- One contact for the day
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Hadlow Down
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In December, daylight in Hadlow Down ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Common questions in Hadlow Down
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Hadlow Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Places near Hadlow Down
Other occasions in Hadlow Down
- 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