Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Betchworth
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Betchworth and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
A hog roast near Betchworth
Film set catering for your shoot in Betchworth
On a long shoot day near Betchworth, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We serve rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for wrap parties and unit base lunches.
For a shoot in a place like Betchworth, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
For event organisers in Betchworth
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Where the roaster can go in Betchworth
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Also near Betchworth
Also in Betchworth
Location catering around Betchworth
Betchworth is about 3 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. Shoots in Betchworth are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Betchworth is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Betchworth to Guildford (13 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.7 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 19 miles from Betchworth, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Betchworth, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of RH3. Streets in the area include The Street, Station Road and Old Reigate Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Buckland (1 mile east), Brockham (1 mile south-west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (1 mile south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
A little further out are Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles east) and Headley Court (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Betchworth
Is Betchworth too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Brockham Limeworks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Is there a non-pork option?
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.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Why choose film set catering in Betchworth?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
However big or small the event in Betchworth, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Base catering
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Betchworth station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose a hog roast in Betchworth?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Distance is part of 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?
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Betchworth
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-September shoots near Betchworth lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- 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 pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away