East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Robertsbridge
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Robertsbridge? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
Film set catering in Robertsbridge
Film set catering in Robertsbridge, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Typical bookings include crew appreciation lunches and long shoot days, serving spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and a vegan option.
Near Robertsbridge, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Robertsbridge (TN32)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Robertsbridge: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Robertsbridge?
Robertsbridge has its own station: Robertsbridge station.
Do you come out to small places like Robertsbridge?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset near Robertsbridge is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Perfect for your shoot in Robertsbridge
A slow roast can wait a little.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Milestone days on set
Among the historic houses close to Robertsbridge are Durhamford Manor (3.8 miles south-east) and Bateman's (3.9 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Robertsbridge
What else we do in Robertsbridge
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Location catering around Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge is about 9 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Robertsbridge, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Robertsbridge is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Robertsbridge to Brighton (about 28 miles away).
Robertsbridge is about 43 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Robertsbridge station is in Robertsbridge itself. Robertsbridge is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN32, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Glenleigh Walk, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Northbridge Street (1 mile north-east), Salehurst (1 mile north-east), John's Cross (2 miles south-east), Mountfield (2 miles south) and Oxley's Green (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), Crowborough (14 miles west), St Leonards (10 miles south) and Polegate (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (5.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Senlac Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robertsbridge Community College (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Ostrich Hotel (within half a mile east)
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Whether you want china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards