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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shellwood Cross, Surrey
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Shellwood Cross and across Surrey.
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
- Milestone days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Shellwood Cross
Film set catering for your shoot in Shellwood Cross
Some locations near Shellwood Cross are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include music video days and end-of-shoot wraps, serving a vegan option, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
Near Shellwood Cross, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Shellwood Cross for film and TV crews
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Shellwood Cross? We cover the whole area. Shellwood Cross is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Shellwood Cross is roughly 22 miles from central London. Shellwood Cross is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in RH2, we can bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Shellwood Cross, we also cover Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Shellwood Cross includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
Shellwood Cross questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Newdigate Brickworks?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you need much space at base?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, daylight in Shellwood Cross lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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, with everything listed.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or RH2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Shellwood Cross
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
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What else we do in Shellwood Cross
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Shellwood Cross
We bring everything we need.
People around Shellwood Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Farm and estate locations
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
- Period locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Holmwood station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Why choose a hog roast in Shellwood Cross?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards