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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ninfield, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Ninfield.
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering for Ninfield
Film set catering in Ninfield, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Ninfield, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Typical bookings include location days and period drama shoots, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Near Ninfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Ninfield (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Count crew needing an alternative
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Ask about china.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Towns and villages near Ninfield
More for events in Ninfield
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Ninfield
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Ninfield
Ninfield is about 3 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ninfield and the surrounding area. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Ninfield is on or near the B2095, good for unit base access. Central London is about 48 miles from Ninfield, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Ninfield, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in TN33, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, Moons Hill and The Green, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Ninfield sits on or near the B2095, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Ninfield, we also cover Russell's Green (1 mile south), Hooe Common (1 mile south), Lunsford's Cross (1 mile south-east), Catsfield (1 mile north-east) and Watermill (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (9 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-east), Hailsham (7 miles west), St Leonards (6 miles east) and Uckfield (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bexhill Hospital (3.5 miles south-east) and Herstmonceux Castle (3.8 miles west). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill and Gillham Wood.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Ninfield
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Ninfield?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Ninfield hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Ninfield?
A slow roast can wait a little.
However big or small the event in Ninfield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Crowhurst station, about 3.5 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Summer shoots near Ninfield have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Ninfield
How far is Ninfield from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ninfield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Ninfield?
Yes, Ninfield is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away