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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Potter's Green, East Sussex
Film set catering in Potter's Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Potter's Green
Film set catering in Potter's Green, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Potter's Green can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include lunch at base and ad shoots, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Potter's Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Area
- Potter's Green (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Potter's Green?
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Potter's Green, such as:
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Potter's Green is roughly 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Name a contact for the day.
A second meat widens the menu.
Common questions in Potter's Green
Is Potter's Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Potter's Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from the location
- A named contact at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Potter's Green ends around 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
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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Also near Potter's Green
Also in Potter's Green
Potter's Green for film and TV crews
Potter's Green is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Potter's Green. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Potter's Green: Buxted station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Potter's Green, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN22 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Potter's Green, we cover Buxted (1 mile north), Etchingwood (1 mile south-east), Framfield (2 miles south), Cooper's Green (2 miles west) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Potter's Green includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Buxted Inn (under half a mile north-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Potter's Green
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards