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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Scaynes Hill, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Scaynes Hill and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Scaynes Hill
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Film set catering for your shoot in Scaynes Hill
On a long shoot day near Scaynes Hill, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater long days on set and location shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Scaynes Hill, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Scaynes Hill (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Scaynes Hill ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Scaynes Hill
Good for wraps too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Scaynes Hill and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Haywards Heath station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
Towns and villages near Scaynes Hill
Also in Scaynes Hill
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Scaynes Hill: unit bases and access
Scaynes Hill is about 2 miles east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Scaynes Hill. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Within reach of Scaynes Hill are historic houses such as Ockenden Manor (4.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 35 miles from Scaynes Hill. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Scaynes Hill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across RH17 and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Lewes Road and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Haywards Heath (2 miles west), North Chailey (2 miles south-east), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles south), Wivelsfield (2 miles south-west) and Chailey (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Parish Museum (2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Great Walstead School (1 mile north) and Oathall Community College (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Farmers pub (under half a mile south-east)
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Common questions in Scaynes Hill
Can you do a hog roast in Eastern Road Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
For event organisers in Scaynes Hill
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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