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Film Set Catering in Lunsford's Cross
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Lunsford's Cross.
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
Planning an event in Lunsford's Cross?
Film set catering for your shoot in Lunsford's Cross
Rural and period locations near Lunsford's Cross can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Whether it’s long shoot days and period locations, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
Near Lunsford's Cross, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Lunsford's Cross (TN39)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
For event organisers in Lunsford's Cross
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Lunsford's Cross hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, daylight in Lunsford's Cross lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Lunsford's Cross
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- One contact for the day
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Also near Lunsford's Cross
Other occasions in Lunsford's Cross
Planning a shoot in Lunsford's Cross
Lunsford's Cross is about 2 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in Lunsford's Cross, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Lunsford's Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lunsford's Cross to Brighton (25 miles away).
Lunsford's Cross is on or near the A269, good for unit base access. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Collington station, about 2.3 miles south.
Wherever your shoot is in TN39, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. With the A269 close by, Lunsford's Cross is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Watermill (1 mile east), Russell's Green (1 mile west), Hooe Common (1 mile west), Ninfield (1 mile north-west) and Sidley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles east), Hailsham (8 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles east), Polegate (9 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Gillham Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Lunsford's Cross include Bexhill High Academy (1.3 miles south-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Lunsford's Cross
We are self-contained at base.
However big or small the event in Lunsford's Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 49 miles from Lunsford's Cross.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Lunsford's Cross
Is Lunsford's Cross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Highwoods?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you come to Lunsford's Cross?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lunsford's Cross and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away