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Film Set Catering for Staines-upon-Thames
Film set catering in Staines-upon-Thames: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
Planning an event in Staines-upon-Thames?
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Film set catering in Staines-upon-Thames, carved to order
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We’re often asked to cater shoots on location and rural locations, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Shoots in Staines-upon-Thames often base in car parks. A hog roast suits any of them. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We work to the location’s rules.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Shooting in Staines-upon-Thames: unit bases and access
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Staines-upon-Thames? We can help. Staines-upon-Thames is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Staines-upon-Thames has its own station, Staines station. Among the historic houses close to Staines-upon-Thames are Botleys Mansion (4 miles south) and Frogmore House (4.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in TW18, TW20 and TW19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include High Street, Goring's Square and London Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Staines-upon-Thames on the A308 and A320, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Staines-upon-Thames, we also cover Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Staines-upon-Thames includes Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Staines-upon-Thames include The Magna Carta School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star pub (under half a mile north)
Why choose film set catering in Staines-upon-Thames?
It copes with schedule changes.
Whatever the occasion in Staines-upon-Thames, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
The A308 and A320 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Staines-upon-Thames.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or TW18 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, sunset near Staines-upon-Thames is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Staines-upon-Thames questions
Is Staines-upon-Thames close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Staines-upon-Thames?
Staines station, in Staines-upon-Thames itself.
Do you serve the food?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away