Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Pachesham Park
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Pachesham Park and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
Film set catering for Pachesham Park
Film set catering in Pachesham Park, carved to order
Crews in Pachesham Park work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For unit base lunches and location shoots, we can cook salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers for your crew.
Near Pachesham Park, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Pachesham Park hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Pachesham Park
Pachesham Park is about 2 miles north-west of Ashtead, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Pachesham Park suit a hog roast. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Central London is about 16 miles from Pachesham Park. Among the historic houses close to Pachesham Park are The Homewood (3 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.3 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Pachesham Park is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the KT22 postcode area. From Oaklawn Road, Oxshott Road and The Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Oxshott (1 mile north-west), Malden Rushett (1 mile north-east), Ashtead (2 miles south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (2 miles west) and Barwell (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (3 miles east), Horley (12 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.6 miles north). Within reach you’ll find The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include Danes Hill School (1 mile north-west) and The Royal Kent CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Pachesham Park
Other occasions in Pachesham Park
FAQs for Pachesham Park
Can you do a hog roast in River Mole LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Pachesham Park too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater in Pachesham Park?
Yes, Pachesham Park is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Pachesham Park
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Pachesham Park. Here are some of the most popular:
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashtead station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Summer shoots near Pachesham Park have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Pachesham Park, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We pack away straight after service.
For an evening wrap.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away