Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for North Holmwood
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in North Holmwood.
- Long shoot days
- Base catering
- Location days
Slow-roasted pork in North Holmwood
Occasions we serve in North Holmwood
Carving serves a crew fast.
Whatever the occasion in North Holmwood, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
For crew arriving by train, Dorking West station is about 1.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Staffing on the day
About our film set catering in North Holmwood
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around North Holmwood. For location days and milestone days on set, we can cook a vegan option, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb and more.
Near North Holmwood, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Common questions in North Holmwood
How far is North Holmwood from London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to North Holmwood?
The closest is Dorking West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Travel to North Holmwood
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in North Holmwood
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Because the roast starts early, and in December North Holmwood is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Location catering around North Holmwood
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around North Holmwood suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
North Holmwood is about 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (3.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. North Holmwood is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5 and RH4, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Local streets include Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover shoots in Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
A little further out are Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in North Holmwood
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level area at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to North Holmwood
What else we do in North Holmwood
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away