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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Norton, East Sussex

Film set catering in Norton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.

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Location shoots
Unit base lunches

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Slow-roasted pork in Norton

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Planning for dietary needs

Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:

Label the alternatives clearly
Ask the production office for dietary needs
Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Request gluten-free rolls

We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.

Ask for gluten-free rolls.

How our film set catering works in Norton

We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. For crew thank-you days and end-of-shoot wraps, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb and more.

Near Norton, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.

Location: Norton (BN25)
Area hub: East Sussex
From the roaster: Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
Extras: Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
Price: Quoted for your event
Updated: 26 October 2026

Carving roast pork into slices on a board

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Where the roaster can go in Norton

The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:

One contact for the day
Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
A covered eating area

Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Popular choices

Stuffing and apple sauce
Halloumi skewers (V)
New potatoes
Rotisserie chicken
Hog roast rolls
Vegan option (Ve)
Salads
Spit-roast lamb

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Shooting in Norton: unit bases and access

Norton is about 2 miles east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Norton is well within our area for shoots. Norton is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.

Within reach of Norton are historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House (3.2 miles east) and Firle Place (3.3 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Norton is roughly 49 miles from central London. Norton is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.

Here we cover the BN25 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Norton, we also cover Bishopstone (1 mile south), Tide Mills (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), South Heighton (1 mile north-west) and Newhaven (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).

A little further out are Newhaven Museum (1.4 miles west) and Arlington Castle (3.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.

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How we price a hog roast for the crew

The price comes down to:

The date and time of year
The serving time and how long we’re on site
Plates or china
Numbers

The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.

What we need to know

To check the date and the space, tell us:

An estimate of numbers
Your date and serving time
Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Anything the venue has asked for

We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.

A hog roast or other catering?

Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.

Why us?

Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Carved to order by a chef
An itemised quote
Our staff serve and clear

Read our prices page and the cost guide.

The menu, dish by dish

Rolls and gluten-free rolls

A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.

Norton questions

Could you cook in Castle Hill?

Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.

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 follow the site rules.

Do you do wrap parties?

We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.

What’s included?

Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.

Do you need power or water?

Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.

Is crockery included?

We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.

How big a hog will we need?

Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.

How far ahead should we book?

Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.

For planners, venues and organisers

For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.

Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.

The process

A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. At midsummer, daylight in Norton lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.