East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Stonecrouch
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Stonecrouch and across East Sussex.
- Long days on set
- Base catering
- Music video days
Film set catering in Stonecrouch
Film set catering in Stonecrouch, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For crew thank-you days and farm and estate locations, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Stonecrouch, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Stonecrouch (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Stonecrouch questions
Is Stonecrouch too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater in Stonecrouch?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Stonecrouch and the rest of East Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Stonecrouch
- Numbers
- Time on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or TN5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. 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.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
A second meat widens the menu.
Places near Stonecrouch
Other occasions in Stonecrouch
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- One contact for the day
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Shooting in Stonecrouch: unit bases and access
Stonecrouch is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Stonecrouch. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Stonecrouch to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
Central London is about 37 miles from Stonecrouch. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stonecrouch, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN5, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Close by, we cover shoots in Kilndown (1 mile north), Three Leg Cross (1 mile south-west), Flimwell (2 miles south-east), Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north-east) and Riseden (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (15 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles west), Heathfield (10 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south-west), Hollington (15 miles south) and Hellingly (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stonecrouch include Bewl Water.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, daylight in Stonecrouch lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Events we cater in Stonecrouch
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Stonecrouch, such as:
- Milestone days on set
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.1 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away