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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Capel, Surrey
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Capel. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wrap days
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering in Capel
Film set catering in Capel, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We serve new potatoes, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for long days on set and milestone days on set.
Near Capel, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Perfect for your shoot in Capel
Good for wraps too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Capel and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Central London is about 26 miles from Capel, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Capel questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Capel too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule.
Can you cater in Capel?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Capel and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-September shoots near Capel lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
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.
Shooting in Capel: unit bases and access
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Capel? We can help. We cater all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 0.6 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Capel, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across RH5 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Capel includes Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards