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Film Set Catering in Sayers Common
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Sayers Common and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
- Rural locations
Film set catering in Sayers Common
Film set catering in Sayers Common, carved to order
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and we are frequently booked for location shoots and music video days.
Near Sayers Common, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Sayers Common (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Sayers Common?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Sayers Common most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it 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. By late September, sunset near Sayers Common is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Sayers Common for film and TV crews
Sayers Common is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Sayers Common? We cover the whole area. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Sayers Common to Brighton (9 miles away).
Sayers Common is about 38 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Ockenden Manor (4.6 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Sayers Common is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN6, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Goldcrest Drive, Dunlop Close and Reed's Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Hickstead (1 mile north), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles north-east), Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-east) and Jacob's Post (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Sayers Common includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sayers Common include St Paul's Catholic College (2.2 miles north-east)
Sayers Common: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sayers Common?
The closest is Hassocks station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How far is Sayers Common from London?
About 38 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Sayers Common
Other occasions in Sayers Common
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards