East Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Mayfield
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Mayfield and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Crew thank-you days
- Farm and estate locations
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Mayfield
Film set catering in Mayfield, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Mayfield, 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. Whether it is music video days and period locations, we’ll put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and a vegan option and more.
Rural locations near Mayfield can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Location
- Mayfield (TN20)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Many venues set 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 a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Mayfield
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Shooting in Mayfield: unit bases and access
Mayfield is about 5 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits shoots around Mayfield, whatever the venue. Mayfield is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Mayfield is roughly 37 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 3.6 miles north-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Mayfield, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN20. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Star Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Mayfield, we also cover Wellbrook (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile north-east), Woolbridge (1 mile west), Argos Hill (1 mile north-west) and Rusher's Cross (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles north-west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west) and Polegate (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mayfield include Crowborough Country Park.
- Local schools include St Leonards-Mayfield School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Inn (within half a mile north-west)
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Mayfield ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Mayfield
A slow roast can wait a little.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Mayfield. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
Among the historic houses close to Mayfield are Wadhurst Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Mayfield: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Mayfield?
Crowborough station, about 3.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Mayfield close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Other occasions in Mayfield
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away