Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Donkey Town
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Donkey Town? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Donkey Town
How our film set catering works in Donkey Town
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We’re frequently asked to cater base catering and countryside locations, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads.
For a shoot in a place like Donkey Town, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
What affects the price in Donkey Town
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Donkey Town
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Donkey Town. Here are some of the most popular:
- Location shoots
- Base catering
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bagshot station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Donkey Town
Can you do a hog roast in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Donkey Town close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Donkey Town?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Donkey Town and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
Give us one contact in production.
Sides make a proper lunch.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset near Donkey Town is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- 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 pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Shooting in Donkey Town: unit bases and access
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Donkey Town? We cover the whole area. Donkey Town is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Central London is about 27 miles from Donkey Town.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24. Your shoot could be at a house on Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Donkey Town, we cover Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Donkey Town includes Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Donkey Town include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.9 miles east)
Where the roaster can go in Donkey Town
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also near Donkey Town
More for events in Donkey Town
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. 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 Donkey Town hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away