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Hog Roast for Film Crews in St Leonards, East Sussex
Film set catering in St Leonards: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering in St Leonards
How our film set catering works in St Leonards
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. For milestone days on set and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads for your crew.
Shoots in St Leonards often base in car parks. A hog roast suits any of them. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- St Leonards (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to St Leonards
What else we do in St Leonards
Who books film set catering in St Leonards?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near St Leonards, including:
- Extended shoot days
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
The A259 and A2102 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to St Leonards.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
St Leonards for film and TV crews
St Leonards is about 1 mile south-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hosts in St Leonards book us for shoots of all sizes. St Leonards is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 30 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, St Leonards Warrior Square station is in St Leonards itself. St Leonards is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Leonards, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over TN38, TN37 and TN34 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Sea Road, Fern Road and Dane Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around St Leonards include the A259 and A2102, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Silverhill (1 mile north), Hastings (1 mile north-east), America Ground (1 mile east), Bulverhythe (1 mile west) and Hollington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (13 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (15 miles north-west). St Leonards is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for shoots.
Nearby you will also find Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east) and Conquest Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include The St Leonards Academy (0.8 miles west) and University School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include Horse And Groom Public House (under half a mile south-east)
St Leonards: your questions answered
Could you cook in Summerfields Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
The process
Expect a calm, 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. Summer shoots near St Leonards have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in St Leonards
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A contact in production
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away