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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Farncombe, Surrey
Film set catering in Farncombe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
A hog roast near Farncombe
Occasions we serve in Farncombe
A slow roast can wait a little.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
Farncombe is about 30 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Who carves and who serves
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Film set catering in Farncombe, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Farncombe are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater rural locations and crew appreciation lunches.
Near Farncombe, base may be a field or yard. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Questions from Farncombe
How far is Farncombe from London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Farncombe Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Towns and villages near Farncombe
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Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset near Farncombe is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Farncombe?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Farncombe
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve quickly on the call.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it’s carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Where the roaster can go in Farncombe
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A contact in production
- Shelter for crew
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Crew catering near Farncombe
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Farncombe? We can help. Farncombe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater.
For crew arriving by train, Farncombe station serves Farncombe directly. Within reach of Farncombe are historic houses such as Loseley Park (1.2 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Farncombe, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across GU7 and the streets around it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Farncombe, we also cover Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Farncombe includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Freeholders pub (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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