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Film Set Catering in Penhurst
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Penhurst.
- Location days
- Long days on set
- Wrap parties
Book a hog roast in Penhurst
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A named contact at base
- Sign-off from the location
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
How our film set catering works in Penhurst
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For location days and countryside locations, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Penhurst, tracks and soft ground need checking. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
- Where
- Penhurst (TN33)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Penhurst
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Questions from Penhurst
Do you come out to small places like Penhurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you go to remote locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
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 plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Crew catering near Penhurst
Penhurst is about 6 miles north-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cater shoots across Penhurst and nearby. Penhurst is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Penhurst to Brighton (24 miles away).
Penhurst is about 45 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Bateman's (4.7 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Penhurst, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN33, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Penhurst we cover include Steven's Crouch (2 miles south-east), Netherfield (2 miles north-east), Twelve Oaks (2 miles north), Hollingrove (3 miles north) and Brightling (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (11 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles south-east), Hailsham (8 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles north-west) and St Leonards (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Battle Museum of Local History (3.2 miles east) and Bexhill Hospital (5.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Senlac Hill.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer shoots near Penhurst have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Perfect for your shoot in Penhurst
We bring everything we need.
People around Penhurst book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 3.8 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away