Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Downside
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Downside.
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Downside
Location catering around Downside
Downside is about 4 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Downside? We cover the whole area. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Downside are Byfleet Manor (2.7 miles north-west) and The Homewood (2.8 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1 mile north-east, is the nearest station. Downside is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across the KT11 postcode area. Local streets include Downside Common, Downsview Close and Deacon Close; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hatchford (1 mile west), Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (2 miles west), Whiteley Village (3 miles north) and Wisley (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.8 miles west). Open spaces near Downside include Jubilee Wood and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Parkside School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.7 miles north)
Film set catering in Downside, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We’re often asked to cater long shoot days and milestone days on set, serving a vegan option, hog roast rolls and salads.
Rural locations near Downside can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
More for events in Downside
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
A second meat widens the menu.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
FAQs for Downside
Is Downside close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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’ll follow the site rules.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Downside
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose film set catering in Downside?
We’re self-contained at base.
Here’s what people in Downside most often book a hog roast for:
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 19 miles from Downside.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Downside
- Menu choices and extras
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.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, daylight in Downside lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards