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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shere, Surrey
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Shere.
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
- Unit base lunches
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Film set catering in Shere, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option, and we are frequently booked for base catering and crew appreciation lunches.
Near Shere, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Location catering around Shere
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Shoots in Shere are part of our patch. Shere is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Gomshall station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Central London is about 25 miles from Shere. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Shere, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over GU5. Your shoot could be at a house on Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Shere, we cover Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (within half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Shere
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Shere
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, daylight in Shere ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Shere questions
What’s the nearest station to Shere?
Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Could you cook in Colekitchen Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Why choose film set catering in Shere?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Shere, such as:
- Wrap parties
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
Historic houses near Shere include Hatchlands Park (2.6 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (2.8 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Give us one contact in production, typically locations or the production office.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away