West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Waterbeach
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Waterbeach and the surrounding area.
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in Waterbeach?
Film set catering in Waterbeach, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Whether it’s period drama shoots and location shoots, we can cook spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Waterbeach, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Waterbeach (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Waterbeach
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Common questions in Waterbeach
Do you come out to small places like Waterbeach?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Waterbeach close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
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.
Crew catering near Waterbeach
Waterbeach is about 3 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Waterbeach? We cover the whole area. Waterbeach is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Central London is about 52 miles from Waterbeach, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Waterbeach include Goodwood House (0.5 miles north-west) and West Dean House (3.3 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in PO18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Waterbeach we cover include Strettington (1 mile south), Westerton (1 mile south-west), Halnaker (1 mile east), Boxgrove (1 mile south-east) and Maudlin (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (6 miles south), Chichester (3 miles south-west), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Chichester City Museum (2.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Waterbeach includes Levin Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Occasions we serve in Waterbeach
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Waterbeach, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. On a winter shoot near Waterbeach, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Also near Waterbeach
Other occasions in Waterbeach
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards