Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Chaldon
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Chaldon? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Chaldon
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
How our film set catering works in Chaldon
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. On the menu are salads, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for lunch at base and crew thank-you days.
Near Chaldon, check tracks and ground with locations. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What else we do in Chaldon
Where the roaster can go in Chaldon
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Shelter for crew
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Events we cater in Chaldon
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chaldon. Typical bookings include:
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period drama shoots
With the B2031 nearby, Chaldon is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Crew catering near Chaldon
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. We cater shoots across Chaldon and nearby. Chaldon is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Chaldon to London (15 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Chaldon is about 15 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Surrey takes in CR3, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Chaldon sits on or near the B2031, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Chaldon, we also cover Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Chaldon: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Chaldon?
The closest is Caterham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Could you cook in Kitchen Copse?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater in Chaldon?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Chaldon and the rest of Surrey included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Chaldon ends around 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
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.
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Working with your venue
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.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards