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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Irons Bottom, Surrey
Film set catering in Irons Bottom: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
- Milestone days on set
Film set catering for Irons Bottom
Film set catering in Irons Bottom, carved to order
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We’re frequently asked to cater shoots on location and long days on set, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Irons Bottom, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Sides make a proper lunch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Irons Bottom
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
FAQs for Irons Bottom
Can you do a hog roast in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Irons Bottom from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you cover Irons Bottom?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Irons Bottom and the rest of Surrey included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Irons Bottom ends around 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Irons Bottom
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Irons Bottom, such as:
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Unit base lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Salfords station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Irons Bottom
Other occasions in Irons Bottom
Location catering around Irons Bottom
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. We cater shoots across Irons Bottom and nearby, from gardens to fields. Irons Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Irons Bottom is about 21 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Irons Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in RH2, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Irons Bottom, we also cover Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Irons Bottom include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- The number of people
- Distance from us
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away