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Film Set Catering in Hailsham
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Hailsham. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Hailsham
How our film set catering works in Hailsham
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and location days, serving salads, a vegan option and new potatoes.
Shoots in Hailsham often base in car parks. A hog roast suits any of them. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Area
- Hailsham (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Summer shoots near Hailsham have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Shooting in Hailsham: unit bases and access
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Hailsham? We can help. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 46 miles from Hailsham, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Hailsham are Horselunges Manor (1.5 miles north) and Michelham Priory (1.9 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Hailsham is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the BN27 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, Market Place and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Hailsham is on the A271 and A295, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Hailsham is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include White House Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Grenadier pub (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hailsham, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hailsham
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose film set catering in Hailsham?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Hailsham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Unit base lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, Polegate station, about 3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Hailsham: your questions answered
Is Hailsham close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hailsham?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 3 miles away.
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.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do you cover Hailsham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Hailsham and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away