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Film Set Catering in Dockenfield
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Dockenfield.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Dockenfield
Film set catering for your shoot in Dockenfield
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We serve rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads, and we are frequently booked for lunch at base and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Dockenfield, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Dockenfield
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Hosts in Dockenfield book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Unit base lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, daylight in Dockenfield ends around 4:00pm, 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.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Dockenfield
How far is Dockenfield from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Dockenfield?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Served at the time you choose
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Location catering around Dockenfield
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater shoots across Dockenfield and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Dockenfield is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Dockenfield is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Street and Lake Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Dockenfield, we cover Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day, generally locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away