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Film Set Catering in Hatchford End
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Hatchford End. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Hatchford End?
About our film set catering in Hatchford End
Crews can be big, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. For unit base lunches and music video days, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Hatchford End can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Towns and villages near Hatchford End
What else we do in Hatchford End
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Shooting in Hatchford End: unit bases and access
Hatchford End is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cater shoots of every size in Hatchford End. Hatchford End is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.7 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (1.7 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.7 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Hatchford End is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in KT11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Other places close to Hatchford End we cover include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-east), Hatchford (1 mile east), Downside (2 miles east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.2 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.8 miles west). Open spaces near Hatchford End include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Swan pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Hatchford End: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Hatchford End from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What paperwork do you provide?
Every production is different.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Hatchford End ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access to base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books film set catering in Hatchford End?
Good for wraps too.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hatchford End. Typical bookings include:
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
Central London is about 20 miles from Hatchford End, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- The space, cover and access they need
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Hatchford End
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away