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Film Set Catering in Effingham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Effingham and across Surrey.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
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What affects the price in Effingham
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Site access
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our film set catering works in Effingham
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We serve salads, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater long shoot days and period locations.
Rural locations near Effingham can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- One contact for the day
- A route for our vehicle
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Effingham
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Crew catering near Effingham
Effingham is about 4 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in Effingham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Effingham is roughly 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Effingham are historic houses such as Polesden Lacey (1.4 miles south-east) and Hatchlands Park (3.2 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Effingham, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of KT24. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Crossways and Church Street or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater shoots in East Horsley (1 mile west), West Horsley (2 miles west), Ockham (3 miles north-west), East Clandon (4 miles west) and Abinger Hammer (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (4.7 miles south) and Headley Court (5.5 miles east). Within reach you will find Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include Howard of Effingham School (less than half a mile north-east) and Manor House School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Stage pub (under half a mile north)
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Effingham is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your shoot in Effingham
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Effingham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
For crew arriving by train, Bookham station, about 1.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Give us one contact in production, usually locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Effingham
Which station is closest to Effingham?
The closest is Bookham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Effingham close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Places near Effingham
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For event organisers in Effingham
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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 to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away