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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Houghton, West Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Houghton? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Location shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Houghton
Film set catering for your shoot in Houghton
Rural and period locations near Houghton can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and historic house shoots, we can cook spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and hog roast rolls and more.
For a shoot in a place like Houghton, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Houghton (BN18)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Houghton hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Houghton
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Location catering around Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Hosts in Houghton book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Historic houses near Houghton include Bignor Roman Villa (2.8 miles north-west) and Parham House (3.1 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, Amberley station is about 0.5 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Houghton, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in BN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Other places close to Houghton we cover include Arundel (3 miles south), Warningcamp (3 miles south-east), Crossbush (3 miles south), Tortington (4 miles south) and Poling (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (8 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (9 miles south-west), Chichester (11 miles west), Selsey (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Amberley Castle (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Houghton include Amberley Wild Brooks and Bignor Hill.
Events we cater in Houghton
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Whatever the occasion in Houghton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
- Farm and estate locations
- Ad shoots
Houghton is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Houghton
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September shoots near Houghton lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Houghton
What else we do in Houghton
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Houghton
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Houghton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
We clear our spot after lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards