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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hankham, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Hankham? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering for Hankham
About our film set catering in Hankham
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and commercials and music videos, with spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Hankham, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Hankham
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A named contact at base
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hankham
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, daylight in Hankham lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Crew catering near Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Hankham? We can help. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Pevensey & Westham station is about 1.4 miles away. Historic houses near Hankham include Michelham Priory (4.4 miles north-west) and Horselunges Manor (4.7 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Hankham is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hankham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
We cater shoots across the BN24 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hankham includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Causeway School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Hankham
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Hankham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
Hankham is about 50 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
Common questions in Hankham
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you roast near the sea around Hankham?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Towns and villages near Hankham
More for events in Hankham
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Hankham
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What affects the price in Hankham
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away