East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Peacehaven
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Peacehaven.
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Peacehaven
Film set catering in Peacehaven, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for commercials and music videos and historic house shoots.
Around Peacehaven, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Peacehaven (BN10, BN9)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Peacehaven ends around 3:55pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Peacehaven, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
We serve quickly on the call.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Occasions we serve in Peacehaven
Carving serves a crew fast.
Here’s what people in Peacehaven most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Music video days
- Rural locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
Historic houses near Peacehaven include Monk's House (2.9 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Peacehaven
Also in Peacehaven
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Peacehaven
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Peacehaven hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Shooting in Peacehaven: unit bases and access
Peacehaven is about 5 miles west of Seaford, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits shoots around Peacehaven, whatever the venue. Peacehaven is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Peacehaven to Brighton (6 miles away).
The A259 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Peacehaven. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Newhaven Town station, about 2.1 miles east, is the nearest station. Peacehaven is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Peacehaven, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over BN10 and BN9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Starling Drive, Bramber Close and Greenfinch Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A259, Peacehaven is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Telscombe Cliffs (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles north-east), East Saltdean (2 miles west) and Newhaven (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Polegate (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Planet Earth Museum (2.1 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Peacehaven include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Heights Primary School (under half a mile west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Peacehaven
What’s the nearest station to Peacehaven?
Newhaven Town station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you cover Peacehaven?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Peacehaven and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards