West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Southgate, West Sussex
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Southgate and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Period locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
A hog roast near Southgate
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How our film set catering works in Southgate
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. We’re frequently asked to cater period drama shoots and wrap days, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and salads.
For a location shoot near Southgate, base might be in a field or farmyard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Southgate (RH10, RH11)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Southgate
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Southgate, including:
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
Among the historic houses close to Southgate are Tyes Place (5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
Questions from Southgate
How far is Southgate from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Southgate?
Southgate has its own station: Crawley station.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you go to remote locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-September shoots near Southgate lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Southgate
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal is not offered
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Towns and villages near Southgate
Other occasions in Southgate
Planning a shoot in Southgate
Southgate is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Southgate is well within our area for shoots. Southgate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Southgate to Brighton (about 19 miles away).
Southgate is about 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The A2004 and A2219 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Southgate.
For shoots in RH10 and RH11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Oak Road, Cook Road and Colet Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A2004 and A2219, Southgate is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Crawley (1 mile north-east), Tilgate (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile north), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east) and Langley Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (6 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south), East Grinstead (8 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (0.7 miles north) and County Mall (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Southgate include Tilgate Lake.
- Schools near Southgate include Three Bridges Junior School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Wilfrid's Catholic School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Downsman pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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