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Film Set Catering in Piddinghoe
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Piddinghoe.
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
- Period drama shoots
Book a hog roast in Piddinghoe
Crew catering near Piddinghoe
Piddinghoe is about 1 mile north-west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We cater shoots across Piddinghoe and nearby. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newhaven Town station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Piddinghoe is roughly 48 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Piddinghoe, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 4 miles of Piddinghoe, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Shoots anywhere in BN9 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on Brookside and Lewes Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include South Heighton (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Telscombe (2 miles west), Rodmell (2 miles north-west) and Northease (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (11 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (4.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.
- Schools near Piddinghoe include UTC@Harbourside (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Boatman pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Film set catering in Piddinghoe, carved to order
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We serve spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for period locations and location shoots.
Rural locations near Piddinghoe can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Piddinghoe (BN9)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Piddinghoe
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Piddinghoe
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. On a winter shoot near Piddinghoe, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Piddinghoe
Good for wraps too.
In Piddinghoe and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
Historic houses near Piddinghoe include Monk's House (2.3 miles north) and Firle Place (3.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Questions from Piddinghoe
How far is Piddinghoe from London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you come to Piddinghoe?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal is not offered
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask about china.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards