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Film Set Catering for Pyecombe
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Pyecombe.
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
Book a hog roast in Pyecombe
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Film set catering in Pyecombe, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. We’re often asked to cater period locations and end-of-shoot wraps, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Near Pyecombe, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
- Location
- Pyecombe (BN45)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near Pyecombe
What else we do in Pyecombe
Location catering around Pyecombe
Pyecombe is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Pyecombe. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex.
Pyecombe is roughly 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (4 miles south) and Portslade Manor (4.5 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Pyecombe, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Pyecombe, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in BN45, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, School Lane and Church Hill, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Pyecombe, we also cover Saddlescombe (1 mile south-west), Waterhall (2 miles south), Patcham (3 miles south), Westdene (3 miles south) and Hollingbury (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (15 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (7 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (4 miles north) and Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (1 mile north-east) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Ladies Mile.
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Pyecombe
How far is Pyecombe from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Pyecombe ends around 3:55pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Pyecombe
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A covered eating area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Why choose film set catering in Pyecombe?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
People around Pyecombe book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards