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Film Set Catering in Midhurst
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Midhurst and across West Sussex.
- Crew thank-you days
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Midhurst
Film set catering in Midhurst, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. We are often asked to cater music video days and milestone days on set, serving a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Shoots around Midhurst frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Midhurst (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
Questions from Midhurst
Is Midhurst close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you cover Midhurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Midhurst and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Midhurst for film and TV crews
Midhurst is about 8 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Midhurst suit a hog roast. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Midhurst to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Central London is about 45 miles from Midhurst. Within reach of Midhurst are historic houses such as Cowdray House (0.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Midhurst, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the GU29 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Station Road, Edinburgh Square and Pretoria Avenue, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Midhurst is on the A272 and A286, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Midhurst, we also cover Bepton Common (1 mile south-west), West Lavington (1 mile east), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south), Easebourne (1 mile north-east) and Woolbeding (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (12 miles south-west), Storrington (14 miles east) and Billingshurst (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Lodsworth Castle (3.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Levin Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- Nearby schools include St Margaret's Convent (under half a mile north-east) and Midhurst Rother College (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Egmont Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Midhurst
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What affects the price in Midhurst
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A named contact at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Who books film set catering in Midhurst?
It copes with schedule changes.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Midhurst:
- Long days on set
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
The A272 and A286 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Midhurst.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. At midsummer, daylight in Midhurst lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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