East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Rotherfield
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Rotherfield. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Rotherfield
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Film set catering for your shoot in Rotherfield
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We’re often asked to cater period locations and end-of-shoot wraps, with new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Rotherfield, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Where
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In December, daylight in Rotherfield ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Rotherfield
Other occasions in Rotherfield
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Access agreed with locations
- A named contact at base
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
What affects the price in Rotherfield
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- A picture of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Rotherfield
Do you come out to small places like Rotherfield?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Rotherfield?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
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.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Who books film set catering in Rotherfield?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
However big or small the event in Rotherfield, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
Rotherfield is roughly 34 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Crew catering near Rotherfield
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Rotherfield? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Crowborough station is about 1.3 miles away. Rotherfield is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in TN6, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Rotherfield we cover include High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include St Joseph Seminary (1.4 miles north-east) and Beacon Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
For event organisers in Rotherfield
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, 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