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Film Set Catering for Haywards Heath
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Haywards Heath and West Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
- Base catering
A hog roast near Haywards Heath
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset near Haywards Heath is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How our film set catering works in Haywards Heath
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. For crew thank-you days and wrap days, we can cook hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb and more.
Shoots in Haywards Heath often base in car parks. A hog roast suits any of them. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Haywards Heath (RH16, RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Haywards Heath
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For event organisers in Haywards Heath
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
FAQs for Haywards Heath
Could you cook in Scrase Valley?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Haywards Heath?
The closest is Haywards Heath station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Shooting in Haywards Heath: unit bases and access
Haywards Heath is about 9 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Haywards Heath is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Haywards Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Haywards Heath include Ockenden Manor (2.1 miles west) and Tyes Place (4.1 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Haywards Heath is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Haywards Heath, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH16 and RH17, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Market Place and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You will find Haywards Heath on the A272 and B2028, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Haywards Heath we cover include Scaynes Hill (2 miles east), Wivelsfield (2 miles south), Wivelsfield Green (3 miles south-east), Ditchling Common (4 miles south) and North Chailey (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Burgess Hill (3 miles south-west), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Lancing (15 miles south-west). Haywards Heath is among the bigger towns we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (3.8 miles north-east) and St Francis & Hurstwood Park Hospital Museum (0.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Oathall Community College (0.5 miles north) and Tavistock and Summerhill School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Heath Tavern (less than half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Events we cater in Haywards Heath
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Haywards Heath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Music video days
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
- Historic house shoots
The A272 and B2028 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Haywards Heath.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A contact in production
- A safe distance from kit
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Haywards Heath
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Haywards Heath
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away