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Film Set Catering in Marden's Hill
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Marden's Hill.
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
A hog roast near Marden's Hill
Film set catering in Marden's Hill, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. For historic house shoots and ad shoots, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls and more.
Rural locations near Marden's Hill can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Marden's Hill (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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What else we do in Marden's Hill
Events we cater in Marden's Hill
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Marden's Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Crowborough station is about 2.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Any travel or access charges
- The space, cover and access they need
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We clear our spot after lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Marden's Hill for film and TV crews
Marden's Hill is about 2 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Marden's Hill suit a hog roast. Marden's Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Marden's Hill is roughly 31 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Marden's Hill are historic houses such as Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-east) and Bassetts Manor (4 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Marden's Hill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN6 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Friars Vale, St John's Road and Marden's Hill, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Marden's Hill we cover include Friar's Gate (1 mile north-west), Chuck Hatch (2 miles west), Crowborough (2 miles south-east), Steel Cross (2 miles east) and Boarshead (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (15 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south), South Malling (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.7 miles north-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Marden's Hill include Beacon Academy (1.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon Inn (0.7 miles north)
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Because the roast starts early, and in December Marden's Hill is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- 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 up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Marden's Hill
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for Marden's Hill
What’s the nearest station to Marden's Hill?
Crowborough station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Marden's Hill too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you cover Marden's Hill?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Marden's Hill and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards