East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Magham Down
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Magham Down and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Magham Down
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. 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.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
About our film set catering in Magham Down
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. On the menu are salads, new potatoes and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for crew appreciation lunches and music video days.
Near Magham Down, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Location
- Magham Down (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Approval from locations
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
For event organisers in Magham Down
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Magham Down ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Magham Down
Magham Down is about 2 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Magham Down and the surrounding area. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Magham Down to Brighton (18 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (1.7 miles west) and Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Magham Down, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the BN27 postcode area. From Old Road and Nodes Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Magham Down, we cover Hellingly (1 mile west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile west), Hailsham (2 miles south-west), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles west) and Tile Hurst (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Crowborough (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Amberstone Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (2.4 miles east).
Occasions we serve in Magham Down
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Magham Down, including:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
Central London is about 46 miles from Magham Down, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Common questions in Magham Down
Is Magham Down close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Magham Down?
Polegate station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards