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Film Set Catering for Earlswood
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Earlswood and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
Film set catering in Earlswood
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Film set catering in Earlswood, slow-roasted on site
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and farm and estate locations.
Near Earlswood, base may be a field or yard. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Access agreed with locations
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Questions from Earlswood
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Earlswood from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Earlswood for film and TV crews
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. We cater shoots of every size in Earlswood. Earlswood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Earlswood to Guildford (17 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Earlswood (Surrey) station is in Earlswood itself. With the A23 nearby, Earlswood is easy for us and the trucks to reach. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Earlswood, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across the RH1 and RH2 postcode area. From Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the A23 close by, Earlswood is easy for us to reach with the roaster. For shoots just outside Earlswood, we cover Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Earlswood include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Earlswood include Dunottar School (0.6 miles north-west) and Reigate School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Flying Scud pub (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to Earlswood
Other occasions in Earlswood
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Summer shoots near Earlswood have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your crew
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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Why choose a hog roast in Earlswood?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Give us one contact in production, usually locations or the production office.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or RH1 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Earlswood
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Earlswood most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Music video days
Earlswood is roughly 19 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- 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