Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Lightwater
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Lightwater. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
- Countryside locations
Film set catering in Lightwater
Film set catering in Lightwater, slow-roasted on site
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We’re often asked to cater period drama shoots and farm and estate locations, serving new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
Shoots around Lightwater often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Why choose film set catering in Lightwater?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Lightwater, such as:
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap days
Lightwater is roughly 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We clear our spot after lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Planning a shoot in Lightwater
Lightwater is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. We cover shoots in Lightwater. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lightwater to Guildford (8 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Bagshot station is about 1.3 miles away.
Shoots anywhere in GU18 and GU19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Ambleside Road, Ridgeway Close and Shrublands Drive, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Donkey Town (1 mile south-east), Bagshot (1 mile north-west), Windlesham (1 mile north-east), Lucas Green (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Lightwater: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Lightwater?
Bagshot station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Lightwater have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about shelter for your crew
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.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Lightwater
What else we do in Lightwater
Where the roaster can go in Lightwater
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards