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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Newhaven, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Newhaven? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Farm and estate locations
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
Planning an event in Newhaven?
How our film set catering works in Newhaven
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include historic house shoots and lunch at base, serving a vegan option, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
In Newhaven, send us the base location, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Newhaven (BN9)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Planning a shoot in Newhaven
Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Newhaven suit a hog roast. Newhaven is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Newhaven: Newhaven Town station. With the A26 and A259 nearby, Newhaven is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Newhaven is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Newhaven, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Here we cover the BN9 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You will find Newhaven on the A26 and A259, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover shoots in Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). Being one of East Sussex’s larger places, Newhaven has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you’ll also find Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Itford Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harbour Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship Hotel (less than half a mile north)
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Newhaven is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day, generally locations or the production office.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Why choose film set catering in Newhaven?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
People around Newhaven book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Ad shoots
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
Historic houses near Newhaven include Monk's House (3.4 miles north-west) and Firle Place (4 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Travel to Newhaven
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Newhaven
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Newhaven?
Newhaven Town station, in Newhaven itself.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
What’s included?
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.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- One contact for the day
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Newhaven
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Also near Newhaven
Other occasions in Newhaven
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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