East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Upper Hartfield, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Upper Hartfield.
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Upper Hartfield
What affects the price in Upper Hartfield
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in Upper Hartfield
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Whether it is countryside locations and wrap parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and salads for your crew.
Rural locations near Upper Hartfield can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- Upper Hartfield (TN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Upper Hartfield
Is Upper Hartfield 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.
Which station is closest to Upper Hartfield?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Crew catering near Upper Hartfield
Upper Hartfield is about 5 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upper Hartfield. Upper Hartfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Upper Hartfield is roughly 29 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Upper Hartfield are Bassetts Manor (1.9 miles north) and Hammerwood Park (2.9 miles north-west). 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 3 miles of Upper Hartfield, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Parrock Lane, Cat Street and Gallipot Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Upper Hartfield, we also cover Coleman's Hatch (1 mile south-west), Forest Row (2 miles west), Wych Cross (3 miles south-west), Duddleswell (4 miles south) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east) and Cliffe (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (2 miles north-east) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles south-east).
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How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Upper Hartfield ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Upper Hartfield hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose film set catering in Upper Hartfield?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Hosts in Upper Hartfield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 3.7 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Hartfield
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away