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Film Set Catering for Jacob's Post
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Jacob's Post.
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Jacob's Post
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset near Jacob's Post is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or RH15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Jacob's Post
On a long shoot day near Jacob's Post, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, salads and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and base catering.
Near Jacob's Post, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Places near Jacob's Post
What else we do in Jacob's Post
Occasions we serve in Jacob's Post
It copes with schedule changes.
However big or small the event in Jacob's Post, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- Farm and estate locations
For crew arriving by train, Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Shooting in Jacob's Post: unit bases and access
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover shoots in Jacob's Post. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Jacob's Post to Brighton (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Jacob's Post include Ockenden Manor (3.2 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Jacob's Post is about 37 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Jacob's Post, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the RH15 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers pub (under half a mile north-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Jacob's Post hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- 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. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Questions from Jacob's Post
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 Jacob's Post close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away