Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Sheerwater
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 Sheerwater.
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Rural locations
Planning an event in Sheerwater?
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Film set catering in Sheerwater, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. On the menu are halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater rural locations and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Sheerwater, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Why choose film set catering in Sheerwater?
We are self-contained at base.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sheerwater and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Historic house shoots
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
Among the historic houses close to Sheerwater are Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (2.8 miles east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Where the roaster can go in Sheerwater
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A covered eating area
- One contact for the day
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Sheerwater
Is Sheerwater close to London?
About 22 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Sheerwater?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve quickly on the call.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Location catering around Sheerwater
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Sheerwater suit a hog roast. Sheerwater is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Sheerwater to Guildford (6 miles away).
Sheerwater is about 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is West Byfleet station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
We cover shoots in every part of GU21. Whether your shoot is on Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include The Bishop David Brown School (under half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (within half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Sheerwater
More for events in Sheerwater
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Sheerwater ends around 3:55pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Sheerwater hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards