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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chelsham, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Chelsham.
- Long days on set
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
A hog roast near Chelsham
About our film set catering in Chelsham
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For long days on set and milestone days on set, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Chelsham, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Travel to Chelsham
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chelsham
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In December, daylight in Chelsham ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- 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 pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for 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.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. 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 us?
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Common questions in Chelsham
Is Chelsham close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chelsham?
The closest is Woldingham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Crew catering near Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Chelsham is well within our area for shoots. Chelsham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Chelsham to London (13 miles away).
Chelsham is roughly 13 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Woldingham station is about 1.9 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in CR6. Whether your shoot is on Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (within half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Schools near Chelsham include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Occasions we serve in Chelsham
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chelsham. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
Historic houses near Chelsham include Addington Palace (3 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near Chelsham
Also in Chelsham
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away