West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Sompting, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Sompting.
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
Book a hog roast in Sompting
Film set catering for your shoot in Sompting
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. We serve hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are often booked for wrap parties and long days on set.
Near Sompting, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Sompting (BN15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset near Sompting is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
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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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Sompting
Which station is closest to Sompting?
The closest is Lancing station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is Sompting close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Why choose film set catering in Sompting?
It copes with schedule changes.
In Sompting and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
Sompting is about 47 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning a shoot in Sompting
Sompting is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Sompting? We can help. We bring hog roasts to 371 places across West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Sompting to Brighton (9 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Lancing station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles of Sompting, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in BN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Osborne Drive, Western Road North and Osborne Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Lancing (1 mile east), East Worthing (1 mile south), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (2 miles west) and Salvington (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (15 miles west), Burgess Hill (13 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Shoreham-by-Sea (3 miles east), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Castle (2.4 miles west) and Museum of Sussex Folklore (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Sompting includes Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
- Local schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (within half a mile north-east) and Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (0.8 miles south-east)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Approval from locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
What affects the price in Sompting
We work out each quote from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Sompting
Other occasions in Sompting
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards