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Film Set Catering for Laleham
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Laleham and Surrey, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Laleham
How our film set catering works in Laleham
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and countryside locations.
For a location shoot near Laleham, base might be in a field or farmyard. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September shoots near Laleham lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TW18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Laleham questions
What’s the nearest station to Laleham?
The closest is Staines station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Could you cook in Penton Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Laleham
It copes with schedule changes.
In Laleham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Staines station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Post allergen details at base
We serve quickly on the call.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Nearby places to Laleham
Other occasions in Laleham
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- Approval from locations
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Location catering around Laleham
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We cater shoots of every size in Laleham. Laleham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Laleham are Botleys Mansion (3.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 18 miles from Laleham.
Anywhere in TW18, we can roast on site for your crew. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Laleham include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away