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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Horton, Surrey
Film set catering in Horton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Farm and estate locations
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Horton
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- What the outdoor space is like
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
About our film set catering in Horton
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and wrap days.
For a shoot in a place like Horton, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Shooting in Horton: unit bases and access
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We cover shoots in Horton. Horton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Horton to London (13 miles away).
Horton is about 13 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Horton are Fitznells Manor (1.7 miles east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.8 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Horton, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in KT19 and KT9, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Horton, we cover Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Schools near Horton include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Horton
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in Horton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
For crew arriving by train, Chessington South station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We serve quickly on the call.
Sides make a proper lunch.
FAQs for Horton
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Horton?
Chessington South station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Sign-off from the location
- Shelter for crew
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Also near Horton
What else we do in Horton
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-September shoots near Horton lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away