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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chilworth, Surrey
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 Chilworth.
- Music video days
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
Slow-roasted pork in Chilworth
Film set catering in Chilworth, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include long days on set and historic house shoots, with rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads.
Near Chilworth, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Events we cater in Chilworth
There are options for non-pork eaters.
In Chilworth and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
Chilworth is roughly 27 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Chilworth: your questions answered
Is Chilworth close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Chilworth?
Chilworth has its own station: Chilworth station.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A covered eating area
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Chilworth for film and TV crews
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits shoots around Chilworth, whatever the venue. We cater all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Chilworth include Chilworth Manor (less than half a mile north) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The A248 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Chilworth. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Chilworth, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in GU4, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Chilworth on the A248, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilworth includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Local schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Percy Arms (within half a mile east)
For event organisers in Chilworth
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. At midsummer, daylight in Chilworth lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Chilworth
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away