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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Mackerel's Common, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Mackerel's Common and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering for Mackerel's Common
About our film set catering in Mackerel's Common
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Popular choices include a vegan option, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater crew thank-you days and long days on set.
Rural locations near Mackerel's Common can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Summer shoots near Mackerel's Common have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Mackerel's Common
What else we do in Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common for film and TV crews
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover shoots in Mackerel's Common, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 371 places in West Sussex. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Mackerel's Common is roughly 37 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Petworth House (4.6 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Anywhere in RH14, we can roast on site for your crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
Events we cater in Mackerel's Common
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Mackerel's Common, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- Music video days
- Long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What affects the price in Mackerel's Common
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Travel to Mackerel's Common
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve quickly on the call.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Why choose a hog roast in Mackerel's Common?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Mackerel's Common
Is Mackerel's Common close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Mackerel's Common?
Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away