East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Ripe
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Ripe.
- Farm and estate locations
- Extended shoot days
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Ripe?
Film set catering for your shoot in Ripe
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Whether it’s crew appreciation lunches and wrap days, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Ripe, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Ripe (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Ripe
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Ripe
What’s the nearest station to Ripe?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Ripe too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Where the roaster can go in Ripe
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September shoots near Ripe lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Ripe
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
China crockery is available on request.
Planning a shoot in Ripe
Ripe is about 5 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Ripe for shoots. Ripe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ripe are Charleston Farmhouse (2.3 miles south-west) and Firle Place (2.9 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 2.2 miles away. Ripe is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your shoot could be at a house on Carriage Mews, Channers Lane and Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Ripe we cover include Selmeston (2 miles south), Wickstreet (2 miles south-east), Laughton (2 miles north), Golden Cross (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (8 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (5.1 miles east) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include Lamb Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Why choose film set catering in Ripe?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Location days
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Countryside locations
Ripe is roughly 45 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Ripe
Also in Ripe
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away