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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Russ Hill, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Russ Hill.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Russ Hill
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Russ Hill is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Russ Hill
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Popular choices include salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and countryside locations.
Rural locations near Russ Hill can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or RH6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
FAQs for Russ Hill
Could you cook in Edolph's Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
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.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
Nearby places to Russ Hill
Also in Russ Hill
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Planning a shoot in Russ Hill
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. Hosts in Russ Hill book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Russ Hill to Guildford (16 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ifield station is about 2.6 miles away. Russ Hill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of RH6 and the streets around it. For shoots just outside Russ Hill, we cover Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Russ Hill includes Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Approval from locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Russ Hill
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Events we cater in Russ Hill
A slow roast can wait a little.
Here’s what people in Russ Hill most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Location days
Russ Hill is about 25 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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