Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hatchford, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hatchford and the surrounding area.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Base catering
Planning an event in Hatchford?
Hatchford for film and TV crews
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. A hog roast suits shoots around Hatchford, whatever the venue. Hatchford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Within reach of Hatchford are historic houses such as Byfleet Manor (2.1 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.5 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Effingham Junction station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hatchford, 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. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Hatchford include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (under half a mile south-west)
How our film set catering works in Hatchford
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. We are often asked to cater ad shoots and base catering, with a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and salads.
Near Hatchford, check tracks and ground with locations. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Why choose film set catering in Hatchford?
We bring everything we need.
Whatever the occasion in Hatchford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Music video days
- Wrap days
- Period locations
- Base catering
Hatchford is about 20 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hatchford
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Hatchford
What else we do in Hatchford
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Hatchford
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset near Hatchford is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hatchford, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Common questions in Hatchford
Is Hatchford close to London?
About 20 miles from central London.
Is Hatchford too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
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.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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