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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Selsfield Common, West Sussex
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Selsfield Common. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
Book a hog roast in Selsfield Common
Selsfield Common for film and TV crews
Selsfield Common is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. Hosts in Selsfield Common book us for shoots of all sizes. Selsfield Common is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Selsfield Common to Brighton (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Gravetye Manor (0.8 miles east) and Priest House (1.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Selsfield Common is about 28 miles from central London. Selsfield Common is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the RH19 postcode area. Selsfield Common is on the B2028, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater shoots in West Hoathly (1 mile south-east), Sharpthorne (2 miles south-east), Little London (2 miles south), Highbrook (3 miles south) and Ardingly (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (5 miles west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Film set catering in Selsfield Common, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. Typical bookings include long days on set and wrap parties, with halloumi skewers, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Near Selsfield Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Selsfield Common (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Selsfield Common ends around 3:55pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Travel to Selsfield Common
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Selsfield Common
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
However big or small the event in Selsfield Common, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
- Crew thank-you days
With the B2028 nearby, Selsfield Common is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Selsfield Common
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Selsfield Common
Which station is closest to Selsfield Common?
East Grinstead station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Where the roaster can go in Selsfield Common
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Selsfield Common
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards