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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Abbotswood, Surrey
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Abbotswood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Ad shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Abbotswood
How our film set catering works in Abbotswood
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. We are often asked to cater crew thank-you days and period locations, serving salads, a vegan option and hog roast rolls.
Shoots around Abbotswood often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Common questions in Abbotswood
Can you do a hog roast in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What about a wrap party?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Why choose a hog roast in Abbotswood?
Next to deliveries, we are 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, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Abbotswood
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Abbotswood
There are options for non-pork eaters.
In Abbotswood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Music video days
Abbotswood is roughly 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Towns and villages near Abbotswood
What else we do in Abbotswood
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- A safe distance from kit
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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. Summer shoots near Abbotswood have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Shoots in Abbotswood are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Abbotswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
For cast and crew travelling by train, there is a station right in Abbotswood: London Road (Guildford) station. Abbotswood is on or near the A246 and A3100, good for unit base access. Abbotswood is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the GU1 postcode area. Streets in the area include York Road, Stoke Road and Maori Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A246 and A3100, Abbotswood is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Guildford (1 mile north-west), Burpham (1 mile north-east), Bellfields (1 mile north-west), Merrow (1 mile east) and East Shalford (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (within half a mile south) and Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Abbotswood includes Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Abbotswood include Guildford High School (less than half a mile north-west) and Holy Trinity (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rats Castle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards