Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Grayswood, Surrey
Film set catering in Grayswood: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Countryside locations
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
Book a hog roast in Grayswood
Where the roaster can go in Grayswood
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- 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 before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Film set catering in Grayswood, carved to order
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. On the menu are hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for location shoots and music video days.
For a shoot in a place like Grayswood, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Crew catering near Grayswood
Grayswood is about 9 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Grayswood suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Grayswood is roughly 37 miles from central London. Grayswood is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over GU27 and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Lower Road, Ash Tree Close and The Mount, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Grayswood, we cover Brook (2 miles north-east), Bowlhead Green (2 miles north), Chiddingfold (2 miles east), Sandhills (2 miles north-east) and Wormley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (9 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Grayswood include Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf Inn (within half a mile west)
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your shoot. Summer shoots near Grayswood have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and the cost guide.
Also near Grayswood
Other occasions in Grayswood
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Grayswood questions
Is Grayswood close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Grayswood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you come to Grayswood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Grayswood and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Perfect for your shoot in Grayswood
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Grayswood, such as:
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.7 miles south-west.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards