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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Norney, Surrey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Norney.
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
A hog roast near Norney
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Film set catering in Norney, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Typical bookings include long days on set and crew thank-you days, with hog roast rolls, salads and new potatoes.
For a shoot in a place like Norney, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
What else we do in Norney
Norney: your questions answered
How far is Norney from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Planning a shoot in Norney
Norney is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cover shoots in Norney. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 32 miles from Norney, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Godalming station is about 1.6 miles away. Norney is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Shackleford Road and Elstead Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover shoots in Lower Eashing (1 mile south), Peper Harow (1 mile south-west), Upper Eashing (1 mile south-east), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-east) and Milford (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Charterhouse School Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Norney includes Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (1.1 miles north) and Godalming College (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Stag on the River pub (0.8 miles south)
For event organisers in Norney
Event organisers frequently 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.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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 us?
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Norney
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A named contact at base
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Norney
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Norney
Good for wraps too.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Norney:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Rural locations
- Long days on set
Within reach of Norney are historic houses such as Loseley Park (2.5 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (2.6 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By late September, sunset near Norney is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards