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Film Set Catering for West Marden
We bring a hog roast for the crew to West Marden and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
Film set catering in West Marden
About our film set catering in West Marden
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We’re often asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and music video days, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Near West Marden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- West Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us one contact in production, typically locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
West Marden for film and TV crews
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast for the crew in West Marden? We can help. West Marden is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. West Marden is about 53 miles from central London. West Marden is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in PO18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Marden includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
West Marden questions
Is West Marden close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Is West Marden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in West Marden?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Who books film set catering in West Marden?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
In West Marden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew thank-you days
- Music video days
Historic houses near West Marden include Uppark (2.6 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to West Marden
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.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December West Marden is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Shelter for crew
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in West Marden
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards