East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Rodmell
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Rodmell and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Base catering
- Location days
- Period locations
Slow-roasted pork in Rodmell
Rodmell questions
Is Rodmell close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How our film set catering works in Rodmell
Crews can be big, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for period locations and crew thank-you days.
Rural locations near Rodmell can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A safe distance from kit
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. By late September, sunset near Rodmell is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Rodmell for film and TV crews
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hosts in Rodmell book us for shoots of all sizes. Rodmell is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rodmell to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
Within reach of Rodmell are historic houses such as Monk's House (less than half a mile north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (2.5 miles north). 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, the nearest station is Southease station, about 0.9 miles east. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rodmell, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in BN7, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Other local spots include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Travel to Rodmell
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Rodmell, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Rodmell
Other occasions in Rodmell
Who books film set catering in Rodmell?
Good for wraps too.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rodmell:
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Farm and estate locations
- Shoots on location
Rodmell is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Name a contact for the day.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away