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Film Set Catering in Mannings Heath
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Mannings Heath and the surrounding area.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
A hog roast near Mannings Heath
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Mannings Heath
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Film set catering in Mannings Heath, carved to order
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust. We’re frequently asked to cater period locations and long days on set, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Near Mannings Heath, check tracks and ground with locations. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Mannings Heath (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Mannings Heath: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Mannings Heath?
The closest is Horsham station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Mannings Heath close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer shoots near Mannings Heath have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently 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.
Why choose film set catering in Mannings Heath?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Mannings Heath book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period drama shoots
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Horsham station, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Shelter for crew
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
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.
Mannings Heath for film and TV crews
Mannings Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Horsham, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Mannings Heath. Mannings Heath is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Mannings Heath to Brighton (16 miles away).
Mannings Heath is roughly 32 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in RH13 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Church Road, Ryecroft Meadow and Masons Field, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Mannings Heath, we cover Monk's Gate (1 mile south), Lower Beeding (1 mile south-east), Roffey (2 miles north), Plummers Plain (2 miles east) and Crabtree (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (6 miles north-east), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south) and Lancing (15 miles south).
A little further out are Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles west) and Horsham Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Warnham LNR.
- Local schools include Newells Preparatory School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dun Horse pub (within half a mile west)
Places near Mannings Heath
More for events in Mannings Heath
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away