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Film Set Catering for Holmethorpe
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Holmethorpe.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering in Holmethorpe
Perfect for your shoot in Holmethorpe
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Holmethorpe, such as:
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
Central London is about 17 miles from Holmethorpe, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
About our film set catering in Holmethorpe
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. For unit base lunches and long shoot days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Holmethorpe, base may be a field or yard. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
We clear our spot after lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Summer shoots near Holmethorpe have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or RH1 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Holmethorpe for film and TV crews
Holmethorpe is about 1 mile north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. A hog roast suits shoots around Holmethorpe, whatever the venue. Holmethorpe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Holmethorpe to London (17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Redhill station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Holmethorpe is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the RH1 and RH9 postcode area. Local streets include Mill Lane, Devon Road and Orpin Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include South Merstham (1 mile north-east), Redhill (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile north-west), Nutfield (1 mile south-east) and Merstham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (2.2 miles south) and The Belfry (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Lime Tree Primary School (within half a mile north) and The Carrington School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Inn on the Pond (1 mile east)
Where the roaster can go in Holmethorpe
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level area at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Holmethorpe questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Holmethorpe from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
More for events in Holmethorpe
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away