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Film Set Catering for Pains-Hill
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Pains-Hill. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in Pains-Hill?
Film set catering in Pains-Hill, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Pains-Hill, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it is historic house shoots and base catering, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Near Pains-Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Pains-Hill
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
A second meat widens the menu.
Who books film set catering in Pains-Hill?
Carving serves a crew fast.
In Pains-Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Within reach of Pains-Hill are historic houses such as Titsey Place (2.1 miles north) and Chartwell (2.5 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
Location catering around Pains-Hill
Pains-Hill is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Pains-Hill? We can help. Pains-Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hurst Green station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station. Pains-Hill is roughly 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in RH8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your shoot is on Pastens Road and Pains Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater shoots in The Chart (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west), Hurst Green (1 mile west), Oxted (1 mile west) and Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (0.5 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood School (0.7 miles west) and Oxted School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Carpenters Arms (0.7 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
FAQs for Pains-Hill
Is Pains-Hill close to London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Pains-Hill?
The closest is Hurst Green station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Nearby places to Pains-Hill
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Pains-Hill, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- 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 clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Pains-Hill, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away