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Film Set Catering in Lower Horncroft
Film set catering in Lower Horncroft: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Lower Horncroft
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About our film set catering in Lower Horncroft
Rural and period locations near Lower Horncroft can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include base catering and historic house shoots, serving spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Near Lower Horncroft, check tracks and ground with locations. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Lower Horncroft (RH20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Lower Horncroft
Other occasions in Lower Horncroft
What affects the price in Lower Horncroft
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Lower Horncroft, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Sign-off from the location
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Events we cater in Lower Horncroft
We’re self-contained at base.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Lower Horncroft. Typical bookings include:
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
For crew arriving by train, Pulborough station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Lower Horncroft: your questions answered
Is Lower Horncroft close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater in Lower Horncroft?
Yes, Lower Horncroft is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
We serve quickly on the call.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Crew catering near Lower Horncroft
Lower Horncroft is about 10 miles north of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. Lower Horncroft is well within our area for shoots. Lower Horncroft is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Lower Horncroft are Bignor Roman Villa (2.2 miles south-west) and Old Place Manor (2.5 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Lower Horncroft is about 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Lower Horncroft, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in RH20, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For shoots just outside Lower Horncroft, we cover Coates (1 mile west), Fittleworth (1 mile north), Watersfield (1 mile south), Coldwaltham (1 mile south-east) and Bedham (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (13 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (12 miles south-west), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (10 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Coates Castle (0.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lower Horncroft include Amberley Wildbrooks RSPB Reserve and Bignor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lodge Hill Residential Centre (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Hotel (0.5 miles north)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
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.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards