Brighton and Hove · England
Film Set Catering for West Blatchington
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in West Blatchington and the surrounding area.
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
Book a hog roast in West Blatchington
Why choose film set catering in West Blatchington?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near West Blatchington, including:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
West Blatchington is on or near the A2038, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- VAT, if it applies
Film set catering in West Blatchington, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We’re frequently asked to cater ad shoots and countryside locations, with spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes.
For a location shoot near West Blatchington, base might be in a field or farmyard. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Area
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Location catering around West Blatchington
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in West Blatchington? We cover the whole area. We cover 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
Nearby historic houses include Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles east) and Portslade Manor (1.7 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. West Blatchington is roughly 45 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of West Blatchington, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in BN3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A2038, West Blatchington is easy for us to reach for your shoot. Other places close to West Blatchington we cover include Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (under half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Nevill pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in West Blatchington ends around 3:55pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for West Blatchington
Can you do a hog roast in Hove Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is West Blatchington close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
What affects the price in West Blatchington
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Travel to West Blatchington
- How long the roast and service take
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards