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Film Set Catering in Barford
Film set catering in Barford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Lunch at base
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Film set catering in Barford, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Barford. We are often asked to cater crew thank-you days and lunch at base, serving rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls.
Near Barford, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Late-September shoots near Barford lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Barford
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.
Which station is closest to Barford?
Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Shooting in Barford: unit bases and access
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Barford. Barford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Central London is about 39 miles from Barford. Barford is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10 and GU26. From Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Barford include Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Places near Barford
What else we do in Barford
Why choose film set catering in Barford?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Barford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Haslemere station is about 3.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Where the roaster can go in Barford
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Barford
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away