Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Green Cross
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Green Cross.
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Green Cross?
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How our film set catering works in Green Cross
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Green Cross. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot wraps and ad shoots, with spit-roast lamb, salads and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Green Cross can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Travel to Green Cross
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot. In December, daylight in Green Cross ends around 4:00pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- 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 clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for crew
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Green Cross
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
Nearby places to Green Cross
What else we do in Green Cross
Crew catering near Green Cross
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Green Cross, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Green Cross to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Haslemere station, about 3.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Green Cross is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across GU10. Close by, we cover shoots in Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (0.7 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Green Cross
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Why choose film set catering in Green Cross?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Green Cross book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Farm and estate locations
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Green Cross is about 38 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
FAQs for Green Cross
Could you cook in The Flashes?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away