West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Portfield
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Portfield and across West Sussex.
- Base catering
- Location days
- Countryside locations
Slow-roasted pork in Portfield
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Film set catering in Portfield, carved to order
Some locations near Portfield are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We’re frequently asked to cater lunch at base and ad shoots, with hog roast rolls, a vegan option and salads.
Shoots around Portfield often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Portfield
Carving serves a crew fast.
Here’s what people in Portfield most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
- End-of-shoot wraps
The A259 and A285 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Portfield.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September shoots near Portfield lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Portfield hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Portfield
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Portfield
What’s the nearest station to Portfield?
Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Location catering around Portfield
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Portfield. Portfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west. Within reach of Portfield are historic houses such as Goodwood House (2.5 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The coast is within about 6 miles of Portfield, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in PO19, PO20 and PO18, we can roast on site for your crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Portfield include the A259 and A285, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Portfield, we also cover Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Portfield include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Portfield include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
Also near Portfield
Other occasions in Portfield
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away