West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Staplefield, West Sussex
Film set catering in Staplefield: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
- Wrap days
Slow-roasted pork in Staplefield
Film set catering for your shoot in Staplefield
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Typical bookings include wrap days and countryside locations, with salads, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Near Staplefield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Staplefield (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Summer shoots near Staplefield have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get 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
Shooting in Staplefield: unit bases and access
Staplefield is about 4 miles north-west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Staplefield. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Staplefield to Brighton (14 miles away).
Central London is about 32 miles from Staplefield. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Shoots anywhere in RH17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Cuckfield Road and Rose Cottage Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Staplefield we cover include Slough Green (1 mile south), Warninglid (1 mile south-west), Brook Street (2 miles south-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles south-east) and Balcombe (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (5 miles north), Horsham (7 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (6 miles south), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Cuckfield Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and St Francis Hospital (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Staplefield include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Victory Inn (less than half a mile west)
FAQs for Staplefield
How far is Staplefield from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Staplefield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you need much space at base?
Normally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Staplefield?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Who books film set catering in Staplefield?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Staplefield:
- Extended shoot days
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
Within reach of Staplefield are historic houses such as Tyes Place (under half a mile east) and Ockenden Manor (2.5 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards