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Film Set Catering in Shipton Green
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Shipton Green and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
Book a hog roast in Shipton Green
Film set catering for your shoot in Shipton Green
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and music video days, with new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and salads.
Rural locations near Shipton Green can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Shipton Green (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Shipton Green
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Shipton Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September shoots near Shipton Green lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- 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 up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shipton Green, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning a shoot in Shipton Green
Shipton Green is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Shoots in Shipton Green are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shipton Green to Southampton (25 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 3.6 miles north. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We cover shoots in every part of PO20. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Shipton Green Lane and Itchenor Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Somerley (1 mile south-east), Birdham (1 mile east), Almodington (2 miles south-east), Earnley (2 miles south) and East Wittering (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.9 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (5.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shipton Green include Pilsey Island.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from locations
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Places near Shipton Green
Other occasions in Shipton Green
Why choose film set catering in Shipton Green?
We are self-contained at base.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Shipton Green. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
Central London is about 59 miles from Shipton Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards