Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Abinger, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Abinger.
- Period locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Rural locations
Book a hog roast in Abinger
Perfect for your shoot in Abinger
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However big or small the event in Abinger, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
- Unit base lunches
- Milestone days on set
Abinger is about 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Film set catering in Abinger, carved to order
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we’ll adjust. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for extended shoot days and period drama shoots.
Rural locations near Abinger can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
FAQs for Abinger
Is Abinger too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Abinger?
Gomshall station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Abinger
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us one contact in production, normally locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How the day 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 Abinger is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Abinger, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Abinger
What else we do in Abinger
Why choose a hog roast in Abinger?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Abinger
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
Planning a shoot in Abinger
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Abinger and the surrounding area. Abinger is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles north-east) and Hatchlands Park (4.5 miles north-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Abinger, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Abinger we cover include Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (within half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Abinger include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Abinger Hatch Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards