West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Holbrook
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Holbrook.
- Long shoot days
- Location days
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Holbrook
About our film set catering in Holbrook
Rural and period locations near Holbrook can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Popular choices include new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater location days and countryside locations.
Near Holbrook, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Holbrook (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
What affects the price in Holbrook
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Holbrook
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Location catering around Holbrook
Holbrook is about 2 miles north of Horsham, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Holbrook, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Holbrook to Guildford (16 miles away).
Holbrook is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holbrook, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RH12 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Warnham (2 miles west), Horsham (2 miles south), Broadbridge Heath (3 miles south-west), Tower Hill (3 miles south-west) and Rowhook (4 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (5 miles east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles east) and Storrington (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
- Nearby schools include Greenway Academy (2 miles south-west)
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Holbrook ends around 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Nearby places to Holbrook
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Holbrook
Is Holbrook close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Warnham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you come to Holbrook?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast can wait.
A second meat widens the menu.
Occasions we serve in Holbrook
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Holbrook:
- Historic house shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, Warnham station, about 0.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards