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Film Set Catering for Horsted Keynes
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Horsted Keynes.
- Long days on set
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Horsted Keynes?
Planning a shoot in Horsted Keynes
Horsted Keynes is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Hosts in Horsted Keynes book us for shoots of all sizes. Horsted Keynes is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Horsted Keynes to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Haywards Heath station, about 4 miles south-west. Nearby historic houses include Priest House (3 miles north-west) and Gravetye Manor (3.9 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Horsted Keynes is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the RH17 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, Rixons Orchard and Leighton Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Danehill (1 mile east), Birchgrove (2 miles north-east), Highbrook (2 miles north-west), Chelwood Common (2 miles east) and Furner's Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (13 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterbury Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Green Man pub (under half a mile north-east)
How our film set catering works in Horsted Keynes
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater extended shoot days and end-of-shoot wraps.
Near Horsted Keynes, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Horsted Keynes (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
A second meat widens the menu.
How the day 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. Late-September shoots near Horsted Keynes lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Why choose film set catering in Horsted Keynes?
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Long days on set
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Period locations
Horsted Keynes is roughly 32 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Horsted Keynes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Horsted Keynes hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Horsted Keynes: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Horsted Keynes?
Haywards Heath station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you cater in Horsted Keynes?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What affects the price in Horsted Keynes
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Horsted Keynes, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards