Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in Smallfield
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Smallfield.
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in Smallfield
Film set catering in Smallfield, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Smallfield, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and a vegan option, and we are regularly asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and long shoot days.
Around Smallfield, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a shoot in Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. A hog roast suits shoots around Smallfield, whatever the venue. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Smallfield to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Horley station, about 2 miles west.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the RH6 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Smallfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Plough and Furrow pub (less than half a mile east)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Smallfield ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Smallfield questions
Which station is closest to Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Smallfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What about a wrap party?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Also near Smallfield
What else we do in Smallfield
Why choose a hog roast in Smallfield?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Smallfield
Good for wraps too.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Smallfield, including:
- Crew thank-you days
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 23 miles from Smallfield, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
For event organisers in Smallfield
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away