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Film Set Catering in Pixham
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Pixham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
Book a hog roast in Pixham
Why choose film set catering in Pixham?
A slow roast can wait a little.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Pixham:
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
- Period locations
- Location shoots
Among the historic houses close to Pixham are Polesden Lacey (2.6 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
Film set catering in Pixham, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For milestone days on set and music video days, we can cook halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes and more.
Near Pixham, check tracks and ground with locations. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
Also near Pixham
What else we do in Pixham
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access to base
- A contact in production
- Sign-off from the location
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
FAQs for Pixham
Can you do a hog roast in Deepdene Terrace?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Pixham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near Pixham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a shoot in Pixham
Pixham is about 1 mile north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Shoots in Pixham are part of our patch. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Pixham: Dorking station. Pixham is roughly 20 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Pixham, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in RH4 and RH5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your shoot could be at a house on London Road, Leslie Road and Pixham Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Pixham we cover include Dorking (1 mile south-west), Westhumble (1 mile north-west), Ranmore Common (2 miles west), North Holmwood (2 miles south) and Mickleham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1 mile east). Within reach you’ll find Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Schools near Pixham include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Lincoln Arms Hotel (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (within half a mile south-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Pixham
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Name a contact for the day, usually locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away