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Film Set Catering for Maresfield
Film set catering in Maresfield: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Maresfield
Film set catering in Maresfield, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Maresfield, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Popular choices include new potatoes, a vegan option and salads, and we’re frequently booked for commercials and music videos and wrap parties.
Near Maresfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Maresfield (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Maresfield
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Maresfield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Milestone days on set
- Lunch at base
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
Maresfield is about 36 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
Maresfield for film and TV crews
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Maresfield is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Maresfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Maresfield to Brighton (about 15 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Maresfield, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the TN22 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Maresfield, we also cover Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Maresfield includes Brickfield Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Maresfield
Other occasions in Maresfield
Where the roaster can go in Maresfield
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
For event organisers in Maresfield
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Maresfield
Which station is closest to Maresfield?
Uckfield station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
How far is Maresfield from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, daylight in Maresfield ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Maresfield
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Maresfield?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or the cost guide.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away