East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Wartling
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Wartling and the surrounding area.
- Base catering
- Milestone days on set
- Location shoots
Book a hog roast in Wartling
About our film set catering in Wartling
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. We are often asked to cater location shoots and period drama shoots, serving new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near Wartling can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Wartling (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books film set catering in Wartling?
We bring everything we need.
People around Wartling book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Normans Bay station, about 2.7 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. 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.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Wartling
Is Wartling too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Wartling?
Normans Bay station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
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.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
Towns and villages near Wartling
What else we do in Wartling
Shooting in Wartling: unit bases and access
Wartling is about 4 miles east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Wartling? We can help. Wartling is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Central London is about 48 miles from Wartling, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (5 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Anywhere in BN27, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Boreham Street (1 mile north-east), Flowers Green (2 miles north-west), Golden Cross (2 miles north-west), Windmill Hill (2 miles north) and Chapel Row (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (6 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (15 miles west) and Hailsham (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Herstmonceux Castle (1 mile north-west) and Amberstone Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Wartling includes Gillham Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September shoots near Wartling lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- 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 carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wartling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Wartling
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Halal isn’t offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards