East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Lions Green
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Lions Green and the surrounding area.
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering in Lions Green
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Film set catering in Lions Green, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Popular choices include salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for long days on set and period locations.
Near Lions Green, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask about china.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Lions Green
Do you cater at venues 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.
Is Lions Green close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you cover Lions Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lions Green and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Lions Green for film and TV crews
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Lions Green, from gardens to fields. Lions Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lions Green to Brighton (17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Lions Green are Horselunges Manor (4 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Lions Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Lions Green include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Star Inn (1 mile north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Lions Green
Other occasions in Lions Green
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September shoots near Lions Green lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A covered eating area
- Sign-off from the location
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Who books film set catering in Lions Green?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
Central London is about 41 miles from Lions Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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