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Film Set Catering in Gomshall
Film set catering in Gomshall: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
Film set catering in Gomshall
Perfect for your shoot in Gomshall
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Gomshall most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 25 miles from Gomshall.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
How our film set catering works in Gomshall
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. For music video days and wrap days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Gomshall, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Crew catering near Gomshall
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in Gomshall, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, there is a station right in Gomshall: Gomshall station. Within reach of Gomshall are historic houses such as Hatchlands Park (2.9 miles north) and Clandon Park (3.4 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Gomshall, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across GU5 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, High View and Queen Street; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Gomshall includes Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby, you will find Black Horse pub (within half a mile east)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Access agreed with locations
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
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How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Gomshall ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. 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, with everything listed.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait.
China crockery is available on request.
Gomshall: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Gomshall?
Gomshall has its own station: Gomshall station.
Is Gomshall too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away