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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Horsham, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Horsham and across West Sussex.
- Long shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Horsham
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer shoots near Horsham have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Horsham
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For period locations and music video days, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Horsham has plenty of locations, from streets to industrial sites. We need a level, open spot at base. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Horsham (RH12, RH13, RH20, BN44)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Horsham
Other occasions in Horsham
FAQs for Horsham
What’s the nearest station to Horsham?
Horsham station, in Horsham itself.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you go to remote locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Horsham
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Horsham
Horsham is about 31 miles south of London, in West Sussex. Hosts in Horsham book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Horsham station serves Horsham directly. Horsham is about 31 miles from central London. Horsham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH12, RH13, RH20 and BN44. Local streets include Station Road, London Road and Market Square; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Horsham is on the A24 and A29, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Tower Hill (1 mile south-west), Broadbridge Heath (2 miles west), Holbrook (2 miles north), Warnham (2 miles north-west) and Southwater (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (14 miles east), Broadfield (5 miles east) and Storrington (11 miles south-west). Horsham is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for shoots.
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Horsham Hospital (under half a mile north-west). The countryside around Horsham includes Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Kingslea Primary School (within half a mile east) and Millais School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Brewhouse & Kitchen pub (under half a mile south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Where the roaster can go in Horsham
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A contact in production
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Horsham
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Horsham
Alternatives cover everyone.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Horsham, such as:
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
The A24 and A29 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Horsham.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away