Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Forest Green
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Forest Green.
- Farm and estate locations
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
Film set catering in Forest Green
Film set catering for your shoot in Forest Green
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. For end-of-shoot wraps and period drama shoots, we can cook spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Forest Green, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
FAQs for Forest Green
Could you cook in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you come to Forest Green?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Forest Green and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Forest Green ends around 3:55pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal isn’t offered
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the roaster can go in Forest Green
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Access agreed with locations
- The location manager’s agreement
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH5 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Forest Green
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Forest Green
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Forest Green book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Central London is about 27 miles from Forest Green.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Forest Green hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Crew catering near Forest Green
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Forest Green, from gardens to fields. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Ockley station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Forest Green is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in RH5, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Horsham Road and Ockley Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Forest Green includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include The Parrot pub (less than half a mile south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards