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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Highbrook, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Highbrook.
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Shoots on location
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What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Film set catering for your shoot in Highbrook
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. For shoots on location and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan option, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Highbrook, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Highbrook (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Highbrook
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A named contact at base
- A route for our vehicle
- A level area at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Towns and villages near Highbrook
What else we do in Highbrook
Occasions we serve in Highbrook
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Highbrook:
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Highbrook is roughly 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Highbrook
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Name a contact for the day, generally locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Summer shoots near Highbrook have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Highbrook for film and TV crews
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Highbrook is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Highbrook to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Balcombe station, about 3.4 miles west. Among the historic houses close to Highbrook are Priest House (1.5 miles north) and Gravetye Manor (2.4 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Highbrook is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Highbrook, we cover Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
Common questions in Highbrook
Which station is closest to Highbrook?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Highbrook too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Send us the details.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away