West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering for Walstead
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Walstead.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Walstead
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Film set catering in Walstead, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. We’re often asked to cater lunch at base and long days on set, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Near Walstead, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Walstead (RH16)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We work to the location’s rules.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Location catering around Walstead
Walstead is about 1 mile east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Walstead. Walstead is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Walstead to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Haywards Heath station is about 1.5 miles away. Walstead is on or near the B2111, good for unit base access. Walstead is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of RH16. Whether your shoot is on Sage Avenue, Ivy Drive and Juniper Place or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Walstead is on the B2111, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Walstead, we also cover Lindfield (1 mile north-west), Horsted Keynes (3 miles north-east), Ardingly (3 miles north), Furner's Green (4 miles east) and Highbrook (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (9 miles north-west), Horsham (12 miles west), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-west), East Grinstead (9 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (14 miles south-west) and Broadfield (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Parish Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Walstead includes Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Nearby schools include Great Walstead School (0.7 miles east) and Oathall Community College (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Snowdrop Inn (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Walstead
Other occasions in Walstead
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Walstead questions
How far is Walstead from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
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.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
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?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
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 don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Perfect for your shoot in Walstead
We bring everything we need.
People around Walstead book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Milestone days on set
Central London is about 34 miles from Walstead, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or RH16 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, daylight in Walstead lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away