Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering for Hove
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Hove? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Rural locations
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
Planning an event in Hove?
Where the roaster can go in Hove
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A route for our vehicle
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Film set catering in Hove, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. For period drama shoots and shoots on location, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken.
In a town like Hove, unit bases are often in car parks, school grounds or yards. The roaster fits in at base. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Hove (BN3, BN1, BN52)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Hove
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will confirm what we can provide.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Why choose film set catering in Hove?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
People around Hove book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles north-east) and Royal Pavilion (1.6 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September shoots near Hove lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Other occasions in Hove
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why Hove hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Location catering around Hove
Hove is about 2 miles west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Hove? We cover the whole area. We cover 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Hove: Hove station. Hove is on or near the A270 and A2023, good for unit base access. Hove is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in BN3, BN1 and BN52, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Farm Road, York Road and Aymer Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Hove is on the A270 and A2023, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Hove we cover include Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-east), Aldrington (1 mile west), Prestonville (1 mile north-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Kemptown (3 miles east), Whitehawk (3 miles east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east), Hollingbury (3 miles north-east), Bevendean (3 miles east) and Saltdean (6 miles east). Hove is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you will also find British Engineerium (0.9 miles north) and Montefiore Hospital (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hove include Whitehawk Hill and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Drive Prep School (within half a mile north-east) and Hove Park School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Urchin pub (under half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards