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Film Set Catering for Ringmer
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Ringmer.
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
Planning an event in Ringmer?
Common questions in Ringmer
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Ringmer from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Film set catering for your shoot in Ringmer
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for crew appreciation lunches and shoots on location.
Around Ringmer, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Ringmer (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is often 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.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Ringmer
Other occasions in Ringmer
For event organisers in Ringmer
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Ringmer hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Perfect for your shoot in Ringmer
We’re self-contained at base.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ringmer and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Long shoot days
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Glynde station, about 2.4 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
Where the roaster can go in Ringmer
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In December, daylight in Ringmer ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Ringmer
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Ringmer. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ringmer are Glyndebourne (1.1 miles south) and Glynde Place (1.9 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Ringmer is roughly 42 miles from central London. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Ringmer, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (less than half a mile north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away