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Film Set Catering in North Chailey
Film set catering in North Chailey: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
Film set catering in North Chailey
Film set catering in North Chailey, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. We serve a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for ad shoots and base catering.
Near North Chailey, check tracks and ground with locations. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
North Chailey for film and TV crews
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around North Chailey and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 11 miles away.
With the A275 nearby, North Chailey is easy for us and the trucks to reach. North Chailey is about 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of North Chailey, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in BN8, we can bring the roaster to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around North Chailey include the A275, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Other places close to North Chailey we cover include Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south) and Chailey School (2.3 miles south)
FAQs for North Chailey
Which station is closest to North Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is North Chailey too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in North Chailey
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A route for our vehicle
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near North Chailey is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in North Chailey?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
People around North Chailey book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
- Long shoot days
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, Plumpton station is about 3.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away