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Film Set Catering for Merrow
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Merrow.
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
Film set catering in Merrow
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, daylight in Merrow ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Merrow
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. For lunch at base and farm and estate locations, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and salads for your crew.
For a location shoot near Merrow, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Merrow questions
What’s the nearest station to Merrow?
The closest is Clandon station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Could you cook in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater in Merrow?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Planning a shoot in Merrow
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits shoots around Merrow, whatever the venue. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Clandon station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 26 miles from Merrow, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Merrow, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in GU1 and GU4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Merrow, we also cover Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Merrow include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include St Peter's Catholic School (less than half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Horse And Groom Public House (less than half a mile south)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Merrow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
For event organisers in Merrow
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Where the roaster can go in Merrow
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from kit
- Vehicle access to base
- Shelter for crew
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Merrow
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Merrow:
- Period locations
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long days on set
Nearby historic houses include Clandon Park (0.9 miles east) and Chilworth Manor (1.8 miles south). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Plates or china
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.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Places near Merrow
What else we do in Merrow
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away