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Film Set Catering for Herstmonceux
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Herstmonceux.
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location days
Slow-roasted pork in Herstmonceux
Herstmonceux for film and TV crews
Herstmonceux is about 3 miles north-east of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Shoots in Herstmonceux are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 20 miles away.
Herstmonceux is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Herstmonceux, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in BN27, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Fairlawns Drive, Dacre Road and Fiennes Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Herstmonceux we cover include Chapel Row (1 mile south-east), Stunts Green (1 mile north-west), Flowers Green (1 mile south), Windmill Hill (1 mile east) and Golden Cross (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (11 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south-west), Lewes (14 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Amberstone Hospital (2 miles west) and Herstmonceux Castle (1.6 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Film set catering in Herstmonceux, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Herstmonceux, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Typical bookings include historic house shoots and commercials and music videos, with new potatoes, a vegan option and salads.
Near Herstmonceux, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Herstmonceux (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-September shoots near Herstmonceux lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Common questions in Herstmonceux
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Herstmonceux too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Herstmonceux
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Perfect for your shoot in Herstmonceux
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Period locations
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
Nearby historic houses include Horselunges Manor (3.1 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Herstmonceux
Other occasions in Herstmonceux
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Herstmonceux
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Herstmonceux
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards