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Film Set Catering in Sidlow
Film set catering in Sidlow: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
Planning an event in Sidlow?
How our film set catering works in Sidlow
On a long shoot day near Sidlow, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Whether it’s period drama shoots and long days on set, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and a vegan option and more.
For a shoot in a place like Sidlow, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
For an evening wrap.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Sidlow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose film set catering in Sidlow?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Sidlow, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Music video days
- Historic house shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Salfords station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. By late September, sunset near Sidlow is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Sidlow
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Sidlow? We can help. Sidlow is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Central London is about 21 miles from Sidlow. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sidlow, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH2, we can bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Sidlow, we cover Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sidlow include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles west)
Also near Sidlow
Other occasions in Sidlow
Sidlow: your questions answered
How far is Sidlow from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What affects the price in Sidlow
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards