Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Headley, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Headley and the surrounding area.
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
- Period locations
Slow-roasted pork in Headley
Film set catering for your shoot in Headley
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and countryside locations, with hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads.
Near Headley, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Who books film set catering in Headley?
Carving serves a crew fast.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Headley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
Historic houses near Headley include Polesden Lacey (4.5 miles south-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.8 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
Headley: your questions answered
Is Headley close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Headley?
The closest is Tadworth station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater in Headley?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you go to remote locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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.
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.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Headley hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Location catering around Headley
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. We cater shoots across Headley and nearby. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Headley to Guildford (13 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Tadworth station, about 1.9 miles east. Headley is roughly 17 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Headley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the KT18 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Headley we cover include Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Headley, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Access agreed with locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Headley ends around 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal isn’t offered
Name a contact for the day.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Nearby places to Headley
Other occasions in Headley
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards