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Film Set Catering in West Hoathly
Planning a hog roast for the crew in West Hoathly? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
- Music video days
Film set catering for West Hoathly
West Hoathly questions
Is West Hoathly close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
How our film set catering works in West Hoathly
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. Whether it is music video days and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option and more.
Near West Hoathly, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- West Hoathly (RH19)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a shoot in West Hoathly
West Hoathly is about 4 miles south-west of East Grinstead, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to West Hoathly for shoots and the places nearby. We cater 371 places in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from West Hoathly to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Historic houses near West Hoathly include Priest House (under half a mile south-west) and Gravetye Manor (0.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is East Grinstead station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of West Hoathly, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in RH19, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Hilltop Road, Sandy Lane and North Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Sharpthorne (1 mile east), Selsfield Common (1 mile north-west), Highbrook (2 miles south), Little London (2 miles south-west) and Ardingly (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles west), Horsham (12 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south), Burgess Hill (9 miles south), East Grinstead (4 miles north-east) and Broadfield (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find East Grinstead Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Waterbury Castle (2.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (within half a mile south-east)
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. At midsummer, daylight in West Hoathly lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in West Hoathly
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose film set catering in West Hoathly?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near West Hoathly:
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
Central London is about 29 miles from West Hoathly.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
A cooked roast can wait.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to West Hoathly
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in West Hoathly?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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