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Film Set Catering for Westdean
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Westdean.
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Westdean?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
How our film set catering works in Westdean
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. For location days and countryside locations, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads and more.
For a shoot in a place like Westdean, tracks and soft ground need checking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Westdean (BN25)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Westdean
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
See how we price and the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Westdean
Westdean is about 2 miles east of Seaford, in East Sussex. Wherever your shoot is in Westdean, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Westdean is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Westdean to Brighton (13 miles away).
Within reach of Westdean are historic houses such as Alfriston Clergy House (2 miles north) and Charleston Farmhouse (4.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Seaford station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre. Westdean is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in BN25 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Westdean, we also cover Litlington (1 mile north), Dukes Green (2 miles north), Lullington (2 miles north), Alfriston (2 miles north) and Seaford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (6 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north) and Newhaven (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.9 miles west) and Old Forge Museum (Alfriston) (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Seaford Head School (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include Cuckmere Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset near Westdean is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your shoot in Westdean
A slow roast can wait a little.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Westdean, including:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
Central London is about 51 miles from Westdean.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
FAQs for Westdean
Which station is closest to Westdean?
Seaford station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Could you cook in Seaford Head Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away