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Film Set Catering in Hastings
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hastings and the surrounding area.
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
Film set catering for Hastings
About our film set catering in Hastings
On a long shoot day near Hastings, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. On the menu are new potatoes, hog roast rolls and salads, and we’re frequently booked for commercials and music videos and period drama shoots.
In Hastings, unit bases suit a hog roast. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Hastings (TN34, TN38, TN37, TN35)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What affects the price in Hastings
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A contact in production
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Location catering around Hastings
Hastings is in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Hastings? We cover the whole area. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hastings to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
The A21 and A28 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Hastings. Central London is about 52 miles from Hastings. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in TN34, TN38, TN37 and TN35, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Church Road and Upper Church Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Hastings is on the A21 and A28, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Hastings we cover include Silverhill (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile east), St Helen's (1 mile north-east), Hollington (1 mile north-west) and St Leonards (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). Hastings is among the bigger towns we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for shoots.
A little further out are Conquest Hospital (1.2 miles north) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include William Parker Sports College (0.6 miles north-east) and University School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke pub (under half a mile north-west)
Why choose a hog roast in Hastings?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Late-September shoots near Hastings lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Hastings?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Hastings, such as:
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Hastings
Which station is closest to Hastings?
St Leonards Warrior Square station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Hastings close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards