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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Steel Cross, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Steel Cross and the surrounding area.
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near Steel Cross
Film set catering in Steel Cross, carved to order
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. For crew thank-you days and base catering, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken and more.
For a shoot in a place like Steel Cross, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
We work to the location’s rules.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
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.
Places near Steel Cross
Also in Steel Cross
Why choose film set catering in Steel Cross?
It copes with schedule changes.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Wrap parties
Steel Cross is about 32 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Steel Cross
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
FAQs for Steel Cross
What’s the nearest station to Steel Cross?
Crowborough station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset near Steel Cross is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Steel Cross
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Steel Cross, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Steel Cross is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Steel Cross to Brighton (21 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Crowborough station is about 1.2 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Steel Cross, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6. Your shoot could be at a house on Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away