Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Withdean, Brighton and Hove
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Withdean and Brighton and Hove, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
Film set catering in Withdean
Film set catering in Withdean, carved to order
Crews in Withdean work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. For end-of-shoot wraps and extended shoot days, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Shoots around Withdean often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Withdean (BN1, BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Withdean
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Withdean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
Withdean is about 45 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Location catering around Withdean
Withdean is about 2 miles north-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Hosts in Withdean book us for shoots of all sizes. Withdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Withdean: Preston Park station. With the A23 nearby, Withdean is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Withdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Withdean, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over BN1 and BN3 and the streets around it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Home Road, Croft Road and Bates Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Withdean is on the A23, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside Withdean, we cover Preston (1 mile south), Westdene (1 mile north-west), Prestonville (1 mile south), Patcham (1 mile north) and Hollingdean (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east), Saltdean (6 miles south-east), East Saltdean (6 miles south-east), Roedean (3 miles south-east) and Rottingdean (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Churchill Square (1.9 miles south) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Newmarket Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Dorothy Stringer High School (under half a mile east) and Varndean College (within half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Sportsman pub (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal is not offered
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Withdean
Can you do a hog roast in Withdean Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Withdean?
Withdean has its own station: Preston Park station.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Also near Withdean
Also in Withdean
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in Withdean?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. 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.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At midsummer, daylight in Withdean lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards