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Film Set Catering for West Thorney
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in West Thorney. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering in West Thorney
How our film set catering works in West Thorney
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. Whether it is extended shoot days and farm and estate locations, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural locations near West Thorney can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Thorney
Can you do a hog roast in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is West Thorney close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Towns and villages near West Thorney
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in West Thorney
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Shooting in West Thorney: unit bases and access
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. West Thorney is well within our area for shoots. West Thorney is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from West Thorney to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north, is the nearest station. Within reach of West Thorney are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in PO10, we can bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Thorney includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Schools near West Thorney include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Why choose film set catering in West Thorney?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around West Thorney, including:
- Location days
- Long shoot days
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 59 miles from West Thorney, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. By late September, sunset near West Thorney is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
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
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away