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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Racton, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Racton and across West Sussex.
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
- Period locations
Slow-roasted pork in Racton
Film set catering in Racton, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We are frequently asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and wrap days, with a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Near Racton, check tracks and ground with locations. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Racton (PO18, PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Racton for film and TV crews
Racton is about 3 miles north-east of Emsworth, in West Sussex. Hosts in Racton book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Racton is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in PO18 and PO10, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Lordington (1 mile north), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (1 mile east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Emsworth Museum (2.8 miles south-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Walderton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A safe distance from kit
- One contact for the day
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Racton: your questions answered
How far is Racton from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Stansted Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you come to Racton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Racton and the rest of West Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Occasions we serve in Racton
We’re self-contained at base.
Whatever the occasion in Racton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
Central London is about 55 miles from Racton.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
What affects the price in Racton
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Racton
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Because the roast starts early, and in December Racton is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Racton
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away