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Hog Roast for Film Crews in North Looe, Surrey
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in North Looe. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Shoots on location
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
A hog roast near North Looe
Planning a shoot in North Looe
North Looe is about 1 mile east of Epsom, in Surrey. We cater shoots of every size in North Looe. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from North Looe to London (about 13 miles away).
North Looe is roughly 13 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Epsom Downs station is about 0.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of North Looe, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in KT17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Priest Hill Close and Reigate Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside North Looe, we cover Epsom Downs (1 mile south), Nork (1 mile south-east), Epsom (1 mile west), Ewell (1 mile north-west) and Cheam (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (15 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Cockney Museum (2 miles north) and Epsom General Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near North Looe include Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near North Looe include Glyn School (1 mile north-west) and Laine Theatre Arts (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Kings Head Public House (1 mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.4 miles north-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in North Looe
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around North Looe. We’re frequently asked to cater period locations and long days on set, serving rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads.
Near North Looe, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level area at base
- Access agreed with locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose film set catering in North Looe?
It copes with schedule changes.
People around North Looe book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
Historic houses near North Looe include Fitznells Manor (1.3 miles north-west) and Nonsuch Mansion (1.7 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
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Working with your venue
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 will fit in with site rules.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
Places near North Looe
Other occasions in North Looe
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. 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 are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in North Looe
- All the equipment comes with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Common questions in North Looe
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 will follow the site rules.
Is North Looe too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What affects the price in North Looe
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in North Looe ends around 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards