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Film Set Catering for Sharpthorne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Sharpthorne.
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
Film set catering for Sharpthorne
Film set catering in Sharpthorne, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We serve new potatoes, salads and a vegan option, and we are frequently booked for historic house shoots and crew thank-you days.
Near Sharpthorne, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Sharpthorne (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Sharpthorne
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Sharpthorne. Here are some of the most popular:
- Long days on set
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, East Grinstead station is about 3.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
Sharpthorne for film and TV crews
Sharpthorne is about 4 miles south of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Sharpthorne suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Central London is about 29 miles from Sharpthorne, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Sharpthorne include Priest House (0.5 miles west) and Gravetye Manor (1 mile north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Sharpthorne is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across the RH19 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Station Road, Marlpit Road and Bayhams Field or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Sharpthorne we cover include West Hoathly (1 mile west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Selsfield Common (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Birchgrove (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (7 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (4 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.6 miles south) and East Grinstead Museum (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (under half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Sharpthorne
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Sharpthorne ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Sharpthorne
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Sharpthorne too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Why choose a hog roast in Sharpthorne?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Access agreed with locations
- A named contact at base
- 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
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
A cooked roast can wait.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also near Sharpthorne
Also in Sharpthorne
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards