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Film Set Catering for Birtley Green
Film set catering in Birtley Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near Birtley Green
Location catering around Birtley Green
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Birtley Green? We can help. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Birtley Green is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Birtley Green, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU5, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Birtley Green, we also cover Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
How our film set catering works in Birtley Green
On a long shoot day near Birtley Green, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it is crew appreciation lunches and unit base lunches, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and salads for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Birtley Green, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-September shoots near Birtley Green lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting 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 pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Birtley Green
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Birtley Green
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
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Common questions in Birtley Green
Is Birtley Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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 follow the site rules.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you come to Birtley Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Birtley Green and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Birtley Green
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A route for our vehicle
- Sign-off from the location
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Who books film set catering in Birtley Green?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Birtley Green book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
Within reach of Birtley Green are historic houses such as Chilworth Manor (2.9 miles north) and Loseley Park (3.6 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
- 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