West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Whitehall
Film set catering in Whitehall: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
Slow-roasted pork in Whitehall
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In December, daylight in Whitehall ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Whitehall
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We are often asked to cater commercials and music videos and milestone days on set, serving salads, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Near Whitehall, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Whitehall (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Whitehall
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Whitehall
It copes with schedule changes.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Whitehall, such as:
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- Long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Billingshurst station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Also near Whitehall
What else we do in Whitehall
Questions from Whitehall
Is Whitehall too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Whitehall from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Why choose a hog roast in Whitehall?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Whitehall hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Whitehall
Whitehall is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Whitehall suit a hog roast. Whitehall is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Whitehall to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Whitehall is about 38 miles from central London.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Shipley (1 mile north-east), Broomer's Corner (1 mile west), Dragons Green (1 mile north), Dial Post (2 miles south-east) and West Grinstead (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (11 miles south), Haywards Heath (12 miles east), Burgess Hill (11 miles east) and Littlehampton (13 miles south-west).
Open spaces near Whitehall include Knepp Wildland.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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