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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Charlwood, Surrey
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Charlwood. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Extended shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in Charlwood
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Charlwood
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Film set catering for your shoot in Charlwood
Rural and period locations near Charlwood can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For wrap days and period drama shoots, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and salads and more.
Near Charlwood, check tracks and ground with locations. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Charlwood: your questions answered
Is Charlwood close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Edolph's Copse?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you cover Charlwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Charlwood and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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.
Location catering around Charlwood
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Charlwood? We cover the whole area. Charlwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Charlwood is about 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Charlwood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RH6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlwood includes Tilgate Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
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.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. On a winter shoot near Charlwood, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Whatever the occasion in Charlwood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ifield station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Name a contact for the day, usually locations or the production office.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Charlwood, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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