Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Westdene, Brighton and Hove
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Westdene.
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Slow-roasted pork in Westdene
Film set catering for your shoot in Westdene
On a long shoot day near Westdene, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We’re frequently asked to cater unit base lunches and period drama shoots, serving spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads.
For a location shoot near Westdene, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Westdene (BN1, BN3)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Westdene: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Westdene from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Places near Westdene
What else we do in Westdene
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A covered eating area
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Shooting in Westdene: unit bases and access
Westdene is about 2 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We cover shoots in Westdene, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
Among the historic houses close to Westdene are Preston Manor & Gardens (1.3 miles south-east) and Portslade Manor (2.7 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Westdene is roughly 44 miles from central London. Westdene is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 3 miles of Westdene, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in BN1 and BN3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Mill Road, Croft Road and London Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A27, Westdene is easy for us to reach with the roaster. For shoots just outside Westdene, we cover Patcham (1 mile north-east), Withdean (1 mile south-east), Waterhall (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile south-east) and West Blatchington (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Bevendean (3 miles south-east) and Saltdean (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (3.5 miles north) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Westdene include Patcham High School (0.8 miles east) and Varndean College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (0.5 miles south)
Perfect for your shoot in Westdene
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Westdene, such as:
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Preston Park station is about 1 mile away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot in Westdene. Late-September shoots near Westdene lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards