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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Mindenhurst, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Mindenhurst and across Surrey.
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
Film set catering in Mindenhurst
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-September shoots near Mindenhurst lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Mindenhurst
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for ad shoots and period drama shoots.
Rural locations near Mindenhurst can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Shooting in Mindenhurst: unit bases and access
Mindenhurst is about 1 mile south-east of Frimley, in Surrey. Mindenhurst is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Mindenhurst is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Mindenhurst to Guildford (7 miles away).
Mindenhurst is about 29 miles from central London.
This part of Surrey takes in GU16 and GU24. Whether your shoot is on Heath Lane, Tram Avenue and Woodend Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Mindenhurst, we cover Sheet's Heath (3 miles east), Brookwood (3 miles east), Lucas Green (3 miles north-east), Donkey Town (3 miles north-east) and Bisley (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Staines-upon-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Mindenhurst includes Ash Ranges and Danger Hill.
- Schools near Mindenhurst include Tomlinscote School (1.5 miles north-west) and Tomlinscote School (1.5 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Why choose film set catering in Mindenhurst?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Mindenhurst. Typical bookings include:
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Farnborough North station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Mindenhurst
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Give us one contact in production.
A second meat widens the menu.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Mindenhurst
What’s the nearest station to Mindenhurst?
The closest is Farnborough North station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How far is Mindenhurst from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Mindenhurst
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away