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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Coldharbour, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Coldharbour.
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
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A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
How our film set catering works in Coldharbour
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around Coldharbour. Whether it’s commercials and music videos and wrap parties, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Near Coldharbour, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. 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.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Shelter for crew
- Vehicle access to base
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
FAQs for Coldharbour
Could you cook in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
We clear our spot after lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Location catering around Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 4 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Coldharbour. We cater 395 places across Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Coldharbour to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles east, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Coldharbour, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across RH5. Close by, we cover shoots in Abinger Bottom (2 miles north-west), South Holmwood (2 miles north-east), Holmwood Corner (2 miles east), Friday Street (2 miles north-west) and Beare Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (8 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east) and Ewell (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Abinger Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Coldharbour include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include Plough Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Coldharbour
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Events we cater in Coldharbour
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Coldharbour:
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
Central London is about 25 miles from Coldharbour.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Coldharbour
What else we do in Coldharbour
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Coldharbour hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
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.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Late-September shoots near Coldharbour lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting 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 pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards