East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Rusher's Cross
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Rusher's Cross and across East Sussex.
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Rusher's Cross
Film set catering in Rusher's Cross, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. On the menu are a vegan option, new potatoes and salads, and we are often booked for location shoots and extended shoot days.
Rural locations near Rusher's Cross can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Rusher's Cross (TN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. At midsummer, daylight in Rusher's Cross lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Planning a shoot in Rusher's Cross
Rusher's Cross is about 5 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Rusher's Cross for shoots. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Rusher's Cross to Brighton (23 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Wadhurst Castle (2.6 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.7 miles north. Rusher's Cross is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over TN20 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Rusher's Cross, we also cover Tidebrook (1 mile north-east), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Bewl Water and Crowborough Country Park.
Events we cater in Rusher's Cross
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Rusher's Cross, including:
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
- Ad shoots
- Long days on set
Rusher's Cross is roughly 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Rusher's Cross questions
How far is Rusher's Cross from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Wadhurst Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Nearby places to Rusher's Cross
What else we do in Rusher's Cross
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Travel to Rusher's Cross
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Rusher's Cross
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Rusher's Cross
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Vehicle access to base
- A named contact at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away