Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Epsom, Surrey
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Epsom. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period locations
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Epsom
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Film set catering in Epsom, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. We serve spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater ad shoots and lunch at base.
In a town like Epsom, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. A hog roast suits any of them. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Epsom
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Epsom?
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Epsom. Here are some of the most popular:
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
Among the historic houses close to Epsom are Fitznells Manor (1.3 miles north-east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.3 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
FAQs for Epsom
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.
How far is Epsom from London?
About 14 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Planning a shoot in Epsom
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in Epsom, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Epsom to London (about 14 miles away).
Epsom is roughly 14 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Epsom station serves Epsom directly. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Epsom, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in KT19, KT18 and KT17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Epsom include the A24 and B280, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Epsom is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for shoots.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Nearby schools include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Wellington Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually 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 Epsom hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
Name a contact for the day.
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. In December, daylight in Epsom ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Epsom
Also in Epsom
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away