East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Rock-a-Nore
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Rock-a-Nore. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
Film set catering for Rock-a-Nore
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Rock-a-Nore
What’s the nearest station to Rock-a-Nore?
Ore station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Is Rock-a-Nore close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to Rock-a-Nore?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Rock-a-Nore and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How our film set catering works in Rock-a-Nore
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for historic house shoots and end-of-shoot wraps.
For a location shoot near Rock-a-Nore, base might be in a field or farmyard. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Rock-a-Nore
We bring everything we need.
However big or small the event in Rock-a-Nore, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
- End-of-shoot wraps
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Site access
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Places near Rock-a-Nore
Other occasions in Rock-a-Nore
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for crew
- The location manager’s agreement
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Rock-a-Nore
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Crew catering near Rock-a-Nore
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Shoots in Rock-a-Nore are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Rock-a-Nore is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 32 miles away.
Central London is about 54 miles from Rock-a-Nore. The coast is within about a mile of Rock-a-Nore, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Here we cover the TN34 and TN35 postcode area. Streets in the area include Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
A little further out are Flower Makers Museum (within half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Rock-a-Nore includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Local schools include University School (1 mile west) and William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin pub (under half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal isn’t offered
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Rock-a-Nore
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer shoots near Rock-a-Nore have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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