Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Pyle Hill, Surrey
Film set catering in Pyle Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
- Rural locations
Film set catering in Pyle Hill
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Film set catering in Pyle Hill, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For unit base lunches and wrap days, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option for your crew.
Rural locations near Pyle Hill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Nearby places to Pyle Hill
What else we do in Pyle Hill
Events we cater in Pyle Hill
We bring everything we need.
However big or small the event in Pyle Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Pyle Hill: Worplesdon station.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Pyle Hill
How far is Pyle Hill from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Location catering around Pyle Hill
Pyle Hill is about 2 miles south of Woking, in Surrey. Hosts in Pyle Hill book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Pyle Hill is roughly 25 miles from central London. Historic houses near Pyle Hill include Guildford Castle (3.7 miles south) and Clandon Park (3.8 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Pyle Hill is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across GU22. Whether your shoot is on Maybourne Rise, Guildford Road and Pyle Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Pyle Hill, we cover Mayford (1 mile north-east), Sutton Green (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile south), Send (2 miles east) and Bellfields (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (2.2 miles north) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles north). Open spaces near Pyle Hill include Pewley Hill and Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Pyle Hill include Westfield Primary School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Drumming Snipe pub (0.5 miles north)
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer shoots near Pyle Hill have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away