West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Maplehurst
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Maplehurst and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Maplehurst
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Film set catering for your shoot in Maplehurst
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes, and we are often booked for shoots on location and milestone days on set.
For a shoot in a place like Maplehurst, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Maplehurst (RH13)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Maplehurst?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
FAQs for Maplehurst
How far is Maplehurst from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Maplehurst?
The closest is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you get to rural locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
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, with everything listed.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Places near Maplehurst
What else we do in Maplehurst
Where the roaster can go in Maplehurst
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Shooting in Maplehurst: unit bases and access
Maplehurst is about 4 miles south of Horsham, in West Sussex. Hosts in Maplehurst book us for shoots of all sizes. Maplehurst is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west of the centre.
We cater shoots across the RH13 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Nuthurst Road, Park Lane and Copsale Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Nuthurst (1 mile north), Southwater (2 miles north-west), Tower Hill (4 miles north-west), Brooks Green (4 miles west) and Horsham (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (9 miles north-east), Worthing (13 miles south), Haywards Heath (9 miles east), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.3 miles north) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Maplehurst include Knepp Wildland.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us one contact in production.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Events we cater in Maplehurst
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Maplehurst, such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Location days
Maplehurst is roughly 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The space, cover and access they need
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, sunset near Maplehurst is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards