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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shopwyke, West Sussex
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Shopwyke? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
- Base catering
Film set catering for Shopwyke
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Shopwyke
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price and the cost guide.
Film set catering for your shoot in Shopwyke
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We are frequently asked to cater farm and estate locations and location days, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like Shopwyke, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Shopwyke (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Also near Shopwyke
More for events in Shopwyke
Why choose film set catering in Shopwyke?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Here’s what people in Shopwyke most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Goodwood House (2.1 miles north) and West Dean House (4.8 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, daylight in Shopwyke lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Where the roaster can go in Shopwyke
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact for the day
- A covered eating area
- A route for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Crew catering near Shopwyke
Shopwyke is about 2 miles east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Shopwyke? We can help. Shopwyke is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shopwyke to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Shopwyke is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chichester station is about 1.9 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cater shoots across the PO20 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Coach Road and Drayton Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Maudlin (1 mile north), Westhampnett (1 mile north-west), Oving (1 mile east), Portfield (1 mile west) and Strettington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (4 miles south-east), Selsey (8 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (9 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Castle (1.5 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Shopwyke includes Stoke Down.
- Nearby schools include The March CofE Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Chichester High School For Girls (1.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Coach And Horses Public House (0.7 miles north)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Shopwyke questions
Is Shopwyke close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away