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Film Set Catering in Hurstpierpoint
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 Hurstpierpoint.
- Rural locations
- Wrap days
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Hurstpierpoint
About our film set catering in Hurstpierpoint
Rural and period locations near Hurstpierpoint can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We’re often asked to cater period drama shoots and long days on set, with halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Around Hurstpierpoint, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Crew catering near Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Hurstpierpoint for shoots and the places nearby. Hurstpierpoint is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hurstpierpoint to Brighton (7 miles away).
Hurstpierpoint is about 39 miles from central London. The B2116 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Hurstpierpoint. Hurstpierpoint is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over BN6 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Hurstpierpoint sits on or near the B2116, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to Hurstpierpoint we cover include Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hurstpierpoint include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Hurstpierpoint include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher pub (within half a mile south)
Also near Hurstpierpoint
Other occasions in Hurstpierpoint
Where the roaster can go in Hurstpierpoint
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Occasions we serve in Hurstpierpoint
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hurstpierpoint. Typical bookings include:
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Hassocks station, about 1.5 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Hurstpierpoint
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset near Hurstpierpoint is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- 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 roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Hurstpierpoint
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Hurstpierpoint
Is Hurstpierpoint close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
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’ll check.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away