East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Selmeston
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Selmeston and the surrounding area.
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Selmeston
Shooting in Selmeston: unit bases and access
Selmeston is about 5 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. We cater shoots across Selmeston and nearby. Selmeston is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Selmeston to Brighton (12 miles away).
Historic houses near Selmeston include Charleston Farmhouse (1.2 miles west) and Firle Place (2.3 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Selmeston is about 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Selmeston, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street and Lewes Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Selmeston, we also cover Alciston (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile east), Ripe (2 miles north), Winton (2 miles south) and Wickstreet (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south), Lewes (6 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles east) and Crowborough (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Drusillas Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south-west)
About our film set catering in Selmeston
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Selmeston. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for countryside locations and base catering.
Near Selmeston, check tracks and ground with locations 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.
- Location
- Selmeston (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Selmeston
Is Selmeston close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Selmeston too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait.
China crockery is available on request.
Other occasions in Selmeston
Perfect for your shoot in Selmeston
There are options for non-pork eaters.
In Selmeston and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
- Wrap parties
For crew arriving by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 1 mile away.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Selmeston
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Selmeston
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, daylight in Selmeston lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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