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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Burntcommon, Surrey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Burntcommon.
- Base catering
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
Slow-roasted pork in Burntcommon
Film set catering for your shoot in Burntcommon
On a long shoot day near Burntcommon, 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. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater extended shoot days and location shoots.
Near Burntcommon, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Planners, venues and businesses
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. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Burntcommon for film and TV crews
Burntcommon is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Burntcommon is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Clandon station, about 1.5 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Clandon Park (2.4 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (2.5 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burntcommon, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU23 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Linden Way, Beech Drive and The Copse, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For shoots just outside Burntcommon, we cover Send Marsh (1 mile north), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (1 mile south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Burpham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Burntcommon includes St Martha's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ripley Court School (1.3 miles north-east) and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jovial Sailor pub (0.5 miles north-east)
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer shoots near Burntcommon have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Planning help
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Burntcommon
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Common questions in Burntcommon
Which station is closest to Burntcommon?
Clandon station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Is Burntcommon close to London?
About 23 miles from central London.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you come to Burntcommon?
Yes, Burntcommon is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Why choose a hog roast in Burntcommon?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Burntcommon, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Burntcommon?
We bring everything we need.
People around Burntcommon book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
Burntcommon is roughly 23 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away