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Film Set Catering for Shortheath
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Shortheath and Surrey, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Extended shoot days
Book a hog roast in Shortheath
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Film set catering in Shortheath, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Popular choices include new potatoes, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater wrap parties and unit base lunches.
Near Shortheath, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer shoots near Shortheath have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Shortheath?
We bring everything we need.
However big or small the event in Shortheath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Base catering
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
The B3384 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Shortheath.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Shortheath for film and TV crews
Shortheath is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in Shortheath, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our bookings stretch from Shortheath to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Within reach of Shortheath are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, Farnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shortheath, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Surrey takes in GU9 and GU10. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Shortheath Road, Little Thurbans Close and Sunnydell Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Shortheath on the B3384, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover shoots in Wrecclesham (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile south), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Shortheath include Aunt's Pool and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west) and Weydon School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Oak Public House (0.5 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A contact in production
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
FAQs for Shortheath
How far is Shortheath from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Shortheath?
Farnham station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Shortheath
What else we do in Shortheath
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away