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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Blackbrook, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Blackbrook and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering in Blackbrook
Film set catering in Blackbrook, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Blackbrook work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Popular choices include a vegan option, halloumi skewers and salads, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot wraps and countryside locations.
Near Blackbrook, check tracks and ground with locations. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
For event organisers in Blackbrook
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why choose a hog roast in Blackbrook?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Blackbrook
We’re self-contained at base.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
Among the historic houses close to Blackbrook are Polesden Lacey (4.3 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Blackbrook
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Blackbrook for film and TV crews
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cater shoots of every size in Blackbrook. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Holmwood station, about 2 miles south, is the nearest station. Blackbrook is about 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Blackbrook, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater shoots in North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
We pack away straight after service.
A second meat widens the menu.
Questions from Blackbrook
Which station is closest to Blackbrook?
The closest is Holmwood station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Blackbrook too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Where the roaster can go in Blackbrook
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Blackbrook
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September shoots near Blackbrook lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards