Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering for Patcham
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Patcham and Brighton and Hove, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
Slow-roasted pork in Patcham
What affects the price in Patcham
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or BN1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our film set catering in Patcham
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. Typical bookings include location days and commercials and music videos, with spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and salads.
Near Patcham, base may be a field or yard. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Patcham (BN1)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Summer shoots near Patcham have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Patcham
What’s the nearest station to Patcham?
The closest is Preston Park station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Withdean Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you cover Patcham?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Patcham
We bring everything we need.
People around Patcham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Milestone days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Preston Park station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Who carves and who serves
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Shooting in Patcham: unit bases and access
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cater shoots across Patcham and nearby, from gardens to fields. Patcham is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Patcham is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Patcham include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.5 miles south) and Royal Pavilion (2.9 miles south). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Patcham, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
For shoots in BN1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Patcham High School (under half a mile south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Miller & Carter pub (less than half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Approval from locations
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Places near Patcham
More for events in Patcham
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away