West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Cuckfield
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Cuckfield and across West Sussex.
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Cuckfield
Film set catering in Cuckfield, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Cuckfield. Whether it is period locations and rural locations, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Shoots around Cuckfield frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Cuckfield (RH17, RH16)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Towns and villages near Cuckfield
Other occasions in Cuckfield
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
FAQs for Cuckfield
Is Cuckfield close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Cuckfield?
It copes with schedule changes.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Cuckfield, such as:
- Historic house shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Haywards Heath station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Cuckfield for film and TV crews
Cuckfield is about 2 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Cuckfield. Cuckfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Cuckfield include Ockenden Manor (within half a mile south-west) and Tyes Place (2.3 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Cuckfield is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Cuckfield, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RH17 and RH16, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on London Road, Waterhouse Square and High Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Cuckfield sits on or near the A272 and B2036, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Whitemans Green (1 mile north-west), Brook Street (1 mile north), Slough Green (1 mile north-west), Staplefield (2 miles north-west) and Warninglid (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (7 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Cuckfield Museum (less than half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Warden Park School (less than half a mile south-east) and Warden Park School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Cuckfield hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A contact in production
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Cuckfield
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer shoots near Cuckfield have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away