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Film Set Catering in West Lavington
Planning a hog roast for the crew in West Lavington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering for West Lavington
Film set catering in West Lavington, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. We are often asked to cater commercials and music videos and unit base lunches, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near West Lavington, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- West Lavington (GU29)
- Area hub
- 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
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- Time on site
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Location catering around West Lavington
West Lavington is about 9 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to West Lavington for shoots. West Lavington is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from West Lavington to Guildford (20 miles away).
Historic houses near West Lavington include Cowdray House (0.6 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. West Lavington is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the GU29 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Church Road, Selham Road and Highstanding Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside West Lavington, we also cover Midhurst (1 mile west), Cocking Causeway (1 mile south-west), Easebourne (1 mile north), Bepton Common (1 mile west) and Heyshott Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (13 miles south), Chichester (10 miles south), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Emsworth (13 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (0.6 miles north-west) and Lodsworth Castle (2.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Levin Down and Graffham Common.
- Schools near West Lavington include St Margaret's Convent (0.7 miles north-west) and Midhurst Rother College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown House (0.5 miles north-west)
West Lavington questions
Do you come out to small places like West Lavington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is West Lavington from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you cater in West Lavington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, West Lavington and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near West Lavington, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near West Lavington
Also in West Lavington
For event organisers in West Lavington
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack away straight after service.
A second meat widens the menu.
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. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Who books film set catering in West Lavington?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in West Lavington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Extended shoot days
- Music video days
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
Central London is about 45 miles from West Lavington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards