West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Old Shoreham, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Old Shoreham.
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location days
Book a hog roast in Old Shoreham
Film set catering in Old Shoreham, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. For period locations and location days, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan option and salads for your crew.
Rural locations near Old Shoreham can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Old Shoreham is dark by about 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Location catering around Old Shoreham
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Old Shoreham. Old Shoreham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Old Shoreham to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Central London is about 47 miles from Old Shoreham. Among the historic houses close to Old Shoreham are Portslade Manor (3.1 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The coast is within about a mile of Old Shoreham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in BN43 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Old Shoreham, we also cover Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Amsterdam pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Old Shoreham
Can you roast near the sea around Old Shoreham?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Old Shoreham?
Shoreham-By-Sea station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What affects the price in Old Shoreham
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Old Shoreham, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Where the roaster can go in Old Shoreham
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact in production
- A safe distance from kit
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Perfect for your shoot in Old Shoreham
It copes with schedule changes.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Old Shoreham, including:
- Milestone days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Farm and estate locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
Places near Old Shoreham
Other occasions in Old Shoreham
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away