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Hog Roast for Film Crews in St Helen's, East Sussex
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in St Helen's. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
- Crew appreciation lunches
Book a hog roast in St Helen's
How our film set catering works in St Helen's
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We’re frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and unit base lunches, with new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
Near St Helen's, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- St Helen's (TN34, TN37)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in St Helen's
Alternatives cover everyone.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around St Helen's, such as:
- Crew thank-you days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
St Helen's is about 52 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
St Helen's for film and TV crews
St Helen's is about 1 mile north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. St Helen's is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. St Helen's is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 31 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-east. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Helen's, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in TN34 and TN37, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Park Avenue, Keppel Road and Down's Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside St Helen's, we also cover Blacklands (1 mile south), Hastings (1 mile south-west), Silverhill (1 mile south-west), Belmont (1 mile south-east) and Hollington (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles west), Hailsham (14 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Old Town (15 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near St Helen's include William Parker Sports College (under half a mile west) and University School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Duke pub (0.9 miles west)
Why choose a hog roast in St Helen's?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near St Helen's
Other occasions in St Helen's
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in St Helen's
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, sunset near St Helen's is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
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.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in St Helen's
What’s the nearest station to St Helen's?
Ore station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around St Helen's?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards