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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Onslow Village, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Onslow Village and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Extended shoot days
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Onslow Village
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Film set catering in Onslow Village, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include wrap parties and crew appreciation lunches, serving new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Around Onslow Village, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Perfect for your shoot in Onslow Village
Carving serves a crew fast.
Here’s what people in Onslow Village most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Period drama shoots
Central London is about 29 miles from Onslow Village, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
FAQs for Onslow Village
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.
What’s the nearest station to Onslow Village?
The closest is Guildford station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you go to remote locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
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 provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Generally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Summer shoots near Onslow Village have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Onslow Village
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Onslow Village for shoots. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Onslow Village include Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Loseley Park (1.3 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Onslow Village is on or near the A31, good for unit base access. Onslow Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in GU2 and GU3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Onslow Village sits on or near the A31, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Guildford County School (0.7 miles east) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.1 miles east)
For event organisers in Onslow Village
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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.
More for events in Onslow Village
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Onslow Village hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price and the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away