Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Normandy
Film set catering in Normandy: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap parties
Slow-roasted pork in Normandy
Film set catering in Normandy, carved to order
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. For crew thank-you days and extended shoot days, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, halloumi skewers and new potatoes for your crew.
Near Normandy, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
For event organisers in Normandy
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning a shoot in Normandy
Normandy is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We cater shoots across Normandy and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Normandy is roughly 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Wanborough station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre.
We cater shoots across the GU3 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Manor Farm Close, Guildford Road and Milton Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Normandy we cover include Willey Green (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south), Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wyke (1 mile west) and Wanborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (6 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Normandy include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Local pubs include Duke of Normandy pub (0.5 miles east)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Approval from locations
- Access agreed with locations
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
More for events in Normandy
Occasions we serve in Normandy
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Normandy book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (1.6 miles south) and Loseley Park (3.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Step by step
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. At midsummer, daylight in Normandy lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Normandy
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Normandy: your questions answered
Is Normandy too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Normandy?
Wanborough station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Generally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away