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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Shipley Bridge, Surrey
Film set catering in Shipley Bridge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
Slow-roasted pork in Shipley Bridge
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact at base
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Film set catering for your shoot in Shipley Bridge
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For unit base lunches and long shoot days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
Near Shipley Bridge, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
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What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
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 we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Shipley Bridge hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
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FAQs for Shipley Bridge
Is Shipley Bridge too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Shipley Bridge close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast starts early, and in December Shipley Bridge is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Shipley Bridge
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Shipley Bridge. Here are some of the most popular:
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Period drama shoots
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
Looking after everyone
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Planning a shoot in Shipley Bridge
Shipley Bridge is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Shipley Bridge, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Shipley Bridge is about 24 miles from central London.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Antlands Lane, Antlands Lane East and Peeks Brook Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Shipley Bridge we cover include Burstow (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (1 mile north), Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west), Copthorne (1 mile south-east) and Forge Wood (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (7 miles north-west), Caterham (10 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.1 miles east) and County Mall (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shipley Bridge include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include The Gatwick School (1.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood School (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards