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Hog Roast for Film Crews in South Ambersham, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in South Ambersham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Historic house shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
Slow-roasted pork in South Ambersham
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to South Ambersham
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in South Ambersham, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. We serve rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and salads, and we are often booked for period locations and crew appreciation lunches.
Rural locations near South Ambersham can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- South Ambersham (GU29)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a shoot in South Ambersham
South Ambersham is about 10 miles north of Chichester, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in South Ambersham? We can help. South Ambersham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from South Ambersham to Guildford (19 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to South Ambersham are Cowdray House (1.7 miles north-west) and Petworth House (3.8 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of South Ambersham, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside South Ambersham, we also cover Selham (1 mile east), Graffham (2 miles south), River (2 miles north-east), Upperton (3 miles north-east) and Tillington (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (14 miles south-west), Rustington (14 miles south-east) and Storrington (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near South Ambersham include Graffham Common and Levin Down.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Places near South Ambersham
What else we do in South Ambersham
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. 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, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer shoots near South Ambersham have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or GU29 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in South Ambersham
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
In South Ambersham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
Central London is about 44 miles from South Ambersham.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Common questions in South Ambersham
How far is South Ambersham from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in South Ambersham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards