Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in West Hill, Brighton and Hove
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in West Hill and across Brighton and Hove.
- Milestone days on set
- Lunch at base
- Music video days
A hog roast near West Hill
Film set catering in West Hill, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for shoots on location and rural locations.
For a location shoot near West Hill, base might be in a field or farmyard. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- West Hill (BN1, BN3, BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Location catering around West Hill
West Hill is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Hill. We bring hog roasts to all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
With the A2010 nearby, West Hill is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Brighton station serves West Hill directly. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of West Hill, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in BN1, BN3 and BN2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Powis Road, North Road and York Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. West Hill is on the A2010, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside West Hill, we also cover Seven Dials (1 mile north-west), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Prestonville (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Carlton Hill (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (5 miles east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, West Hill has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (0.5 miles south) and Montefiore Hospital (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near West Hill include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Brighton Girls (under half a mile west) and Academy of Creative Training (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (within half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Nearby places to West Hill
Other occasions in West Hill
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to West Hill
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
West Hill: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is West Hill from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose film set catering in West Hill?
Good for wraps too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
Within reach of West Hill are historic houses such as Royal Pavilion (0.6 miles south-east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (0.9 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the roaster can go in West Hill
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, sunset near West Hill is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards