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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Blindley Heath, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Blindley Heath and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Unit base lunches
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Blindley Heath
Film set catering in Blindley Heath, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include unit base lunches and shoots on location, with rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like Blindley Heath, tracks and soft ground need checking. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Blindley Heath
What else we do in Blindley Heath
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
FAQs for Blindley Heath
Can you do a hog roast in Lingfield Wildlife Area?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Blindley Heath?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Why choose film set catering in Blindley Heath?
We bring everything we need.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Blindley Heath:
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
- Milestone days on set
Central London is about 21 miles from Blindley Heath, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
Blindley Heath for film and TV crews
Blindley Heath is about 5 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Blindley Heath. Blindley Heath is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Godstone station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Blindley Heath, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH7 and RH9, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Eastbourne Road, St John's Meadow and Langsmead or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Whitewood (1 mile south-west), Horne (1 mile south-west), Lingfield Common (2 miles south-east), Lingfield (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Haxted Watermill Museum (3.6 miles east) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (4.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Blindley Heath includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Farmer pub (1 mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Why choose a hog roast in Blindley Heath?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-September shoots near Blindley Heath lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away