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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Compton, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Compton and across Surrey.
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
Film set catering in Compton
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Film set catering in Compton, carved to order
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. We are often asked to cater shoots on location and commercials and music videos, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Rural locations near Compton can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in Compton
Is Compton too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Compton?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Why choose film set catering in Compton?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Compton:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
Compton is about 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- The space, cover and access they need
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A named contact at base
- Shelter for crew
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Places near Compton
What else we do in Compton
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. On a winter shoot near Compton, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Compton
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. A hog roast suits shoots around Compton, whatever the venue. Compton is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Compton to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Within reach of Compton are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (4.6 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Compton is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of GU10 and GU9 and the streets around it. Local streets include Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Compton, we cover Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). The countryside around Compton includes Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Compton
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards