Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Shalford
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Shalford and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering for Shalford
Shalford for film and TV crews
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. A hog roast suits shoots around Shalford, whatever the venue. Shalford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Central London is about 28 miles from Shalford, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Shalford include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (1.6 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shalford, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the GU4 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, The Street and Kings Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Shalford, we cover Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalford include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Film set catering in Shalford, carved to order
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. For crew appreciation lunches and wrap days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and salads.
Near Shalford, check tracks and ground with locations. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Shalford
- Season and day of the week
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Sides make a proper lunch.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Common questions in Shalford
Can you do a hog roast in Shalford Mill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Shalford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. On a winter shoot near Shalford, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Shalford
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Here’s what people in Shalford most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
- Milestone days on set
- Historic house shoots
For crew arriving by train, Shalford has its own station, Shalford station.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Shalford
What else we do in Shalford
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away