Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Busbridge
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Busbridge. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Busbridge
Planning a shoot in Busbridge
Busbridge is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Busbridge? We can help. Busbridge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Busbridge is roughly 31 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Busbridge are Loseley Park (2.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north). 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 Busbridge, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the GU7 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Old Rectory Gardens, Hambledon Road and Brighton Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Godalming (1 mile north-west), Tuesley (1 mile south-west), Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Farncombe (1 mile north) and Hydestile (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (4.2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Godalming College (0.7 miles west) and St Hilary's School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun pub (0.8 miles north-west)
Film set catering in Busbridge, carved to order
Crews in Busbridge work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For period locations and crew appreciation lunches, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and a vegan option for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Busbridge, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Occasions we serve in Busbridge
Alternatives cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Busbridge. Typical bookings include:
- Base catering
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
- Location days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Godalming station, about 1 mile north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Sign-off from the location
- Shelter for crew
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Busbridge
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. By late September, sunset near Busbridge is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Busbridge
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Busbridge questions
Could you cook in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Busbridge close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you cover Busbridge?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Busbridge and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We clear our spot after lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Nearby places to Busbridge
More for events in Busbridge
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away