Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Farnham
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Farnham and Surrey, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Farnham
How our film set catering works in Farnham
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. We’re often asked to cater wrap parties and farm and estate locations, with a vegan option, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
In a town like Farnham, unit bases are frequently in car parks, school grounds or yards. The roaster fits in at base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Farnham hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Farnham
Could you cook in Moor Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Farnham from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Farnham. By late September, sunset near Farnham is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Travel to Farnham
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Farnham
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Location days
Within reach of Farnham are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
Places near Farnham
Other occasions in Farnham
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A covered eating area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Farnham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Location catering around Farnham
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. We cater shoots across Farnham and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Farnham has its own station, Farnham station. Farnham is on or near the A31 and A287, good for unit base access. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farnham, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU9 and GU10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. From Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. With the A31 and A287 close by, Farnham is easy for us to reach for your shoot. For shoots just outside Farnham, we cover Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). Farnham is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (under half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Farnham includes Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Farnham include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (within half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include William Cobbett Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards