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Film Set Catering in Poynings
Film set catering in Poynings: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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A hog roast near Poynings
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
How our film set catering works in Poynings
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and location days, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Near Poynings, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Poynings (BN45)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Poynings
Can you roast near the sea around Poynings?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
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.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Who books film set catering in Poynings?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Here’s what people in Poynings most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
Central London is about 42 miles from Poynings, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- Serving and clearing done for you
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Late-September shoots near Poynings lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Shooting in Poynings: unit bases and access
Poynings is about 4 miles north of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Poynings suit a hog roast. We cater 371 places in West Sussex.
For crew arriving by train, Hassocks station is about 3.3 miles away. Historic houses near Poynings include Portslade Manor (3.7 miles south) and Preston Manor & Gardens (4.5 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Poynings, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN45. Streets in the area include The Street and Cora's Walk, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Fulking (1 mile south-west), Hangleton (3 miles south), Portslade (4 miles south), Castle Town (4 miles west) and Kingston by Sea (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (10 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (5 miles north-east) and Littlehampton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (2.9 miles north-east) and Southlands Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Woods Mill.
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Give us one contact in production, usually locations or the production office.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Towns and villages near Poynings
What else we do in Poynings
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A route for our vehicle
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards