West Sussex · England
Film Set Catering in Durfold Wood
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Durfold Wood and the surrounding area.
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering for Durfold Wood
Film set catering in Durfold Wood, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for end-of-shoot wraps and long shoot days.
Near Durfold Wood, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Durfold Wood (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Durfold Wood
Which station is closest to Durfold Wood?
Witley station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Durfold Wood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Durfold Wood. On a winter shoot near Durfold Wood, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Durfold Wood
Other occasions in Durfold Wood
Planning a shoot in Durfold Wood
Durfold Wood is about 11 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cover shoots in Durfold Wood, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 4.5 miles north-west. Durfold Wood is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in RH14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Dunsfold Road and Durfold Wood or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Plaistow (1 mile south-east), Ifold (2 miles south-east), Alfold Bars (3 miles east), Loxwood (3 miles east) and Alfold (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Horsham (11 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south-east), Billingshurst (7 miles south-east), Bewbush (15 miles east), Roffey (12 miles east) and Southwater (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (5.8 miles west). Open spaces near Durfold Wood include Shillinglee Lake and Hydon's Ball.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
What affects the price in Durfold Wood
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Durfold Wood
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Durfold Wood. Typical bookings include:
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
Durfold Wood is roughly 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Where the roaster can go in Durfold Wood
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact in production
- A safe distance from kit
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards