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Film Set Catering in Rye Foreign
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Rye Foreign and the surrounding area.
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering in Rye Foreign
Film set catering in Rye Foreign, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot wraps and unit base lunches, serving salads, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
Near Rye Foreign, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Rye Foreign (TN31)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
A second meat widens the menu.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Rye Foreign ends around 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Rye Foreign for film and TV crews
Rye Foreign is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Rye Foreign. Rye Foreign is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Rye Foreign to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Rye Foreign are Lamb House (1.9 miles south-east) and Smallhythe Place (4.7 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Rye Foreign is roughly 50 miles from central London. The coast is within about 2 miles of Rye Foreign, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in TN31, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Rye Foreign we cover include Iden (1 mile north-east), Playden (1 mile east), Houghton Green (2 miles east), Rye (2 miles south-east) and East Guldeford (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (1.9 miles south-east) and Ypres Tower (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rye Foreign include Flatropers Wood.
- Schools near Rye Foreign include Rye College (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Cart Inn (0.5 miles west)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Rye Foreign
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Who books film set catering in Rye Foreign?
We bring everything we need.
Here’s what people in Rye Foreign most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Rye station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Rye Foreign
Which station is closest to Rye Foreign?
Rye station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Rye Foreign from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Rye Foreign?
Yes, Rye Foreign is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away