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Film Set Catering in Bucks Horn Oak
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Bucks Horn Oak and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Ad shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
Book a hog roast in Bucks Horn Oak
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Sign-off from the location
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Film set catering in Bucks Horn Oak, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include music video days and location days, with hog roast rolls, salads and a vegan option.
Near Bucks Horn Oak, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
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Events we cater in Bucks Horn Oak
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Here’s what people in Bucks Horn Oak most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Music video days
- Rural locations
- Location days
- Base catering
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. On a winter shoot near Bucks Horn Oak, the light goes by about 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Why choose a hog roast in Bucks Horn Oak?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Bucks Horn Oak
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Bucks Horn Oak
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’s the nearest station to Bucks Horn Oak?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Shooting in Bucks Horn Oak: unit bases and access
Bucks Horn Oak is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater shoots across Bucks Horn Oak and nearby. Bucks Horn Oak is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Central London is about 40 miles from Bucks Horn Oak. Within reach of Bucks Horn Oak are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bucks Horn Oak, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU10, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Forest View and Oakleigh Close, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Blacknest (1 mile west), Frithend (1 mile south), Batt's Corner (1 mile south-east), Holt Pound (1 mile north-east) and Dockenfield (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles north-east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barley Pound (3 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.5 miles south). The countryside around Bucks Horn Oak includes Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include The Halfway House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards