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Film Set Catering in Norlington
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Norlington. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Norlington?
Norlington questions
How far is Norlington from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Norlington too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
About our film set catering in Norlington
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. Typical bookings include long shoot days and farm and estate locations, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Norlington can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Norlington (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Norlington
Alternatives cover everyone.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Norlington, including:
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lewes station, about 2.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
What affects the price in Norlington
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Places near Norlington
Also in Norlington
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Shooting in Norlington: unit bases and access
Norlington is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hosts in Norlington book us for shoots of all sizes. Norlington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Norlington include Glyndebourne (1.6 miles south) and Glynde Place (2.5 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Norlington is roughly 42 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Norlington, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Norlington Lane and Norlington Court, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Broyle Side (1 mile east), Upper Wellingham (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west), Barcombe (2 miles north-west) and Rose Hill (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include South Malling Without (2 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Local schools include Ringmer Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (0.5 miles south)
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. At midsummer, daylight in Norlington lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Norlington, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards