Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Compton, Surrey
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Compton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Compton?
Film set catering in Compton, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. Popular choices include salads, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater extended shoot days and crew appreciation lunches.
For a shoot in a place like Compton, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Compton
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Compton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Compton close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
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.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
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.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater in Compton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Compton and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Compton
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Shooting in Compton: unit bases and access
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Compton and the surrounding area. Compton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
Historic houses near Compton include Loseley Park (1 mile east) and Wanborough Manor (1.9 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 30 miles from Compton. Compton is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in GU3, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (under half a mile west)
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Towns and villages near Compton
What else we do in Compton
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Compton ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Compton
We’re self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Compton:
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
- Countryside locations
For crew arriving by train, Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
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 doesn’t eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards