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Film Set Catering in Maynard's Green
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Maynard's Green and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Wrap days
Film set catering in Maynard's Green
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Film set catering in Maynard's Green, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. For wrap parties and period drama shoots, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb and more.
Rural locations near Maynard's Green can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- Maynard's Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Maynard's Green
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Maynard's Green: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Maynard's Green close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Occasions we serve in Maynard's Green
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Maynard's Green, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
Central London is about 41 miles from Maynard's Green, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. By late September, sunset near Maynard's Green is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Maynard's Green
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Maynard's Green
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Maynard's Green for film and TV crews
Maynard's Green is about 6 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater shoots of every size in Maynard's Green. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Maynard's Green to Brighton (18 miles away).
With the B2203 nearby, Maynard's Green is easy for us and the trucks to reach. Within reach of Maynard's Green are historic houses such as Horselunges Manor (4.2 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Maynard's Green, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN21, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on West Street Lane, Tubwell Lane and Sicklehatch Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find Maynard's Green on the B2203, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover shoots in Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Horam (1 mile south), Vines Cross (1 mile south-east), Heathfield (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (4.5 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1 mile south). Open spaces near Maynard's Green include Selwyns Wood.
- Local schools include Heathfield Community College (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level area at base
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Maynard's Green
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards