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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Holt Pound, Surrey
Film set catering in Holt Pound: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Holt Pound
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Film set catering in Holt Pound, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Holt Pound. We’re often asked to cater location days and end-of-shoot wraps, serving spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Near Holt Pound, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Holt Pound is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Holt Pound?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Who books film set catering in Holt Pound?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Holt Pound. Typical bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
- Location shoots
Within reach of Holt Pound are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Request gluten-free rolls
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Crew catering near Holt Pound
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Holt Pound is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Holt Pound to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Holt Pound is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holt Pound, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Fullers Road and The Wickets or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Towns and villages near Holt Pound
Other occasions in Holt Pound
Holt Pound: your questions answered
Is Holt Pound close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Underdown nature reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- 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