East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Old Town, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Old Town and the surrounding area.
- Music video days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
Film set catering in Old Town
Film set catering in Old Town, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. On the menu are a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for extended shoot days and end-of-shoot wraps.
For a location shoot near Old Town, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
- Where
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Old Town questions
Can you do a hog roast in Gildrege Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
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.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Old Town
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also near Old Town
Also in Old Town
Crew catering near Old Town
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Old Town and the surrounding area. We cater 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Old Town to Brighton (about 18 miles away).
Old Town is roughly 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Old Town, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 2 miles of Old Town, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in BN21, BN20 and BN22, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Old Town include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (less than half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Lamb Inn (under half a mile east)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Old Town
It copes with schedule changes.
People around Old Town book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Eastbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Old Town ends around 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away