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Film Set Catering in Nutcombe
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Nutcombe and across Surrey.
- Music video days
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Nutcombe
Film set catering in Nutcombe, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Nutcombe, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We’re frequently asked to cater historic house shoots and end-of-shoot wraps, with salads, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Nutcombe can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Perfect for your shoot in Nutcombe
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Nutcombe, including:
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
- Music video days
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.4 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
Places near Nutcombe
What else we do in Nutcombe
Nutcombe: your questions answered
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.
Which station is closest to Nutcombe?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you go to remote locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Crew catering near Nutcombe
Nutcombe is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Nutcombe for shoots. Nutcombe is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Nutcombe to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Central London is about 39 miles from Nutcombe. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Nutcombe, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in GU26, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Hazel Grove, Nutcombe Lane and High Pitfold, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Nutcombe we cover include Hindhead (1 mile north), Grayshott (1 mile north-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles north), Whitmoor Vale (2 miles north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Farnham (8 miles north), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Nutcombe include Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local schools include Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and Shottermill Junior School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Pelican pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A named contact at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Nutcombe
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Step by step
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Because the roast starts early, and in December Nutcombe is dark by about 4:00pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Give us one contact in production.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Nutcombe?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our prices page or the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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