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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Whitesmith, East Sussex
Film set catering in Whitesmith: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering in Whitesmith
Common questions in Whitesmith
Do you come out to small places like Whitesmith?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Whitesmith?
Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you cater in Whitesmith?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Whitesmith and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we’ll confirm.
Film set catering for your shoot in Whitesmith
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Typical bookings include extended shoot days and ad shoots, with halloumi skewers, a vegan option and salads.
For a shoot in a place like Whitesmith, tracks and soft ground need checking. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Whitesmith (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Where the roaster can go in Whitesmith
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from locations
- Access agreed with locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Whitesmith
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset near Whitesmith is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose film set catering in Whitesmith?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Hosts in Whitesmith book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
- Commercials and music videos
Whitesmith is about 43 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
What affects the price in Whitesmith
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Whitesmith
Other occasions in Whitesmith
Planning a shoot in Whitesmith
Whitesmith is about 5 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Whitesmith suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Within reach of Whitesmith are historic houses such as Michelham Priory (3.5 miles south-east) and Horselunges Manor (3.6 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Berwick (Sussex) station is about 4.5 miles away. Whitesmith is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Whitesmith Lane and Whitesmith, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Whitesmith we cover include Chiddingly (1 mile east), East Hoathly (1 mile north), Halland (2 miles north-west), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (5 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hellingly Hospital Railway (4 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Whitesmith include Selwyns Wood.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards