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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Reigate, Surrey
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Reigate.
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
Planning an event in Reigate?
Film set catering for your shoot in Reigate
Crews in Reigate work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For countryside locations and location days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Shoots in Reigate frequently base in car parks. The roaster fits in at base. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. 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.
Shooting in Reigate: unit bases and access
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. We cater shoots of every size in Reigate. Reigate is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Reigate: Reigate station. Reigate is on or near the A25 and A217, good for unit base access. Reigate is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the RH2 and RH1 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, London Road and Church Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Reigate include the A25 and A217, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. For shoots just outside Reigate, we cover South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Reigate has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Reigate include Reigate College (within half a mile north) and Reigate Grammar School (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (under half a mile west)
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset near Reigate is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Reigate
Do you cater at venues 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.
How far is Reigate from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about a wrap party?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Reigate
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Name a contact for the day.
For an evening wrap.
Where the roaster can go in Reigate
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Shelter for crew
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Reigate
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. 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.
Why book our hog roast in Reigate
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Reigate
Also in Reigate
Why choose film set catering in Reigate?
It copes with schedule changes.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Reigate, including:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
Reigate is roughly 19 miles from central London.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards