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Hog Roast for Film Crews in High Cross, West Sussex
Film set catering in High Cross: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Lunch at base
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
Book a hog roast in High Cross
Film set catering for your shoot in High Cross
Rural and period locations near High Cross can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We serve rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for long days on set and countryside locations.
Rural locations near High Cross can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- High Cross (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We pack away straight after service.
A second meat widens the menu.
Questions from High Cross
Is High Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to High Cross?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in High Cross?
A slow roast can wait a little.
People around High Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
For crew arriving by train, Hassocks station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in High Cross
High Cross is about 4 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around High Cross. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from High Cross to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
High Cross is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of High Cross, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the BN6 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Albourne (1 mile south-east), Albourne Green (1 mile south-east), Albourne Street (1 mile south-east), Blackstone (1 mile south-west) and Twineham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (11 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clayton Castle (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around High Cross includes Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Summer shoots near High Cross have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Shelter for crew
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
For event organisers in High Cross
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards