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Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Ashling, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in West Ashling and across West Sussex.
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for West Ashling
Film set catering in West Ashling, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near West Ashling can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. For crew thank-you days and base catering, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like West Ashling, tracks and soft ground need checking. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- West Ashling (PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September shoots near West Ashling lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for West Ashling, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We clear our spot after lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in West Ashling
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in West Ashling most often book a hog roast for:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
West Ashling is roughly 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
Places near West Ashling
Other occasions in West Ashling
For event organisers in West Ashling
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in West Ashling
Is West Ashling too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is West Ashling close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
West Ashling for film and TV crews
West Ashling is about 3 miles north-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in West Ashling, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from West Ashling to Southampton (24 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Bosham station, about 1.2 miles south. Historic houses near West Ashling include West Dean House (4.6 miles north-east) and Goodwood House (4.8 miles east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of West Ashling, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the PO18 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Heather Close, Ashling Close and Portal Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include East Ashling (1 mile east), Funtington (1 mile north-west), Broadbridge (1 mile south), Hambrook (1 mile west) and West Stoke (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (9 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles south-east), Selsey (9 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (4 miles west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chichester Centre (3.6 miles east) and Chichester Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (0.7 miles north-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards