Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Holmwood Corner
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Holmwood Corner.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period locations
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Holmwood Corner
Film set catering in Holmwood Corner, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. Popular choices include a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater location days and end-of-shoot wraps.
Near Holmwood Corner, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Events we cater in Holmwood Corner
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Holmwood Corner and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Long shoot days
Central London is about 24 miles from Holmwood Corner, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How many staff will carve and serve
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near Holmwood Corner
What else we do in Holmwood Corner
Shooting in Holmwood Corner: unit bases and access
Holmwood Corner is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Holmwood Corner for shoots and the places nearby. Holmwood Corner is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Holmwood station serves Holmwood Corner directly. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Holmwood Corner, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Holmwood Corner, we also cover South Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles west), Capel (3 miles south) and Friday Street (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Holmwood Corner include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Holmwood Corner ends around 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
FAQs for Holmwood Corner
Do you come out to small places like Holmwood Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Holmwood Corner from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Holmwood Corner
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Holmwood Corner
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We pack away straight after service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards