Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Moulsecoomb, Brighton and Hove
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Moulsecoomb.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Ad shoots
- Location days
Planning an event in Moulsecoomb?
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Film set catering for your shoot in Moulsecoomb
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. For ad shoots and milestone days on set, we’ll put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and a vegan option.
Near Moulsecoomb, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Where
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Moulsecoomb
What else we do in Moulsecoomb
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Moulsecoomb for film and TV crews
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Moulsecoomb? We can help. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
Moulsecoomb is roughly 45 miles from central London. Within reach of Moulsecoomb are historic houses such as Preston Manor & Gardens (1.8 miles west) and Royal Pavilion (2.1 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Moulsecoomb, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Moulsecoomb, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN2 and BN1, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bevy pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (1.5 miles north-east)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Moulsecoomb
It copes with schedule changes.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Moulsecoomb and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Moulsecoomb has its own station, Moulsecoomb station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset near Moulsecoomb is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Moulsecoomb
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Moulsecoomb close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Moulsecoomb hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away