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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Jarvis Brook, East Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Jarvis Brook.
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
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How our film set catering works in Jarvis Brook
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We serve a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for rural locations and commercials and music videos.
Near Jarvis Brook, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Jarvis Brook (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. On a winter shoot near Jarvis Brook, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Jarvis Brook
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Jarvis Brook for film and TV crews
Jarvis Brook is about 1 mile east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Jarvis Brook is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Jarvis Brook is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Jarvis Brook to Brighton (about 20 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Jarvis Brook are Groombridge Place (4.7 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 33 miles from Jarvis Brook, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Jarvis Brook, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across TN6 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Western Road, Tubwell Lane and Osborne Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Jarvis Brook we cover include Crowborough (1 mile west), Steel Cross (1 mile north), Boarshead (1 mile north), Sweethaws (2 miles south-west) and Marden's Hill (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (14 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Beacon Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Jarvis Brook
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Jarvis Brook
A slow roast can wait a little.
In Jarvis Brook and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Jarvis Brook: Crowborough station.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Common questions in Jarvis Brook
How far is Jarvis Brook from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Do you come to Jarvis Brook?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Jarvis Brook and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
For event organisers in Jarvis Brook
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards