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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lucas Green, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Lucas Green.
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
Book a hog roast in Lucas Green
Film set catering in Lucas Green, carved to order
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. We’re often asked to cater period drama shoots and extended shoot days, serving a vegan option, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Near Lucas Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Perfect for your shoot in Lucas Green
It copes with schedule changes.
Here’s what people in Lucas Green most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Unit base lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Music video days
- Historic house shoots
Lucas Green is roughly 26 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
What affects the price in Lucas Green
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
FAQs for Lucas Green
Do you come out to small places like Lucas Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Lucas Green?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Can you cater in Lucas Green?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Towns and villages near Lucas Green
Also in Lucas Green
Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. On a winter shoot near Lucas Green, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Lucas Green
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Lucas Green
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Crew catering near Lucas Green
Lucas Green is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. A hog roast suits shoots around Lucas Green, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Brookwood station, about 2.1 miles south, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the GU24 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Other places close to Lucas Green we cover include Donkey Town (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile south-east), Penny Pot (1 mile north-east) and Sheet's Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include The Peacocks (3.9 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Lucas Green include Gordon's School (0.8 miles north)
About the food
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Lucas Green hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards