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Film Set Catering in Caterham
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Caterham.
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Extended shoot days
Planning an event in Caterham?
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A route for our vehicle
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Film set catering in Caterham, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Caterham work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Typical bookings include long days on set and period drama shoots, serving a vegan option, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Shoots in Caterham often base in car parks. The roaster fits in at base. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Why choose film set catering in Caterham?
It copes with schedule changes.
People around Caterham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
- Unit base lunches
For crew arriving by train, Caterham station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Location catering around Caterham
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Caterham. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Caterham to London (15 miles away).
Caterham is roughly 15 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The B2030 and B2031 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Caterham.
Shoots anywhere in CR3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, London Road and Park Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Caterham is on the B2030 and B2031, which makes the journey straightforward. For shoots just outside Caterham, we cover Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer shoots near Caterham have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Questions from Caterham
What’s the nearest station to Caterham?
Caterham station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Dollypers Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you get to rural locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Caterham
What else we do in Caterham
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
What affects the price in Caterham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards