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Film Set Catering for Upper Wellingham
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Upper Wellingham and across East Sussex.
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Upper Wellingham
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve quickly on the call.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Film set catering in Upper Wellingham, carved to order
Crews in Upper Wellingham work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We are often asked to cater long days on set and commercials and music videos, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Upper Wellingham, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Upper Wellingham (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Upper Wellingham
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Upper Wellingham?
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, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Upper Wellingham
Good for wraps too.
People around Upper Wellingham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
Upper Wellingham is about 41 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Places near Upper Wellingham
Also in Upper Wellingham
Planning a shoot in Upper Wellingham
Upper Wellingham is about 2 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Upper Wellingham. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Wellingham to Brighton (9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Upper Wellingham are Glyndebourne (2.2 miles south-east) and Anne of Cleves House (2.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For crew arriving by train, Cooksbridge station is about 2.1 miles away. Upper Wellingham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in BN8, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Upper Wellingham, we also cover Barcombe Mills (1 mile north), Norlington (1 mile south-east), Barcombe (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-west) and Broyle Side (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.4 miles east) and Lewes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include South Malling Without (2.2 miles south)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Shelter for crew
- Vehicle access to base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Upper Wellingham
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-September shoots near Upper Wellingham lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Upper Wellingham
How far is Upper Wellingham from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Wellingham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Upper Wellingham?
Yes, Upper Wellingham is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
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.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards