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Film Set Catering for Stanford Common
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Stanford Common. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
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What affects the price in Stanford Common
Here’s what affects the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Film set catering in Stanford Common, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. For rural locations and period drama shoots, we can cook new potatoes, salads and a vegan option and more.
Near Stanford Common, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. 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.
Stanford Common questions
Is Stanford Common close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
Do you go to remote locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Crew catering near Stanford Common
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Hosts in Stanford Common book us for shoots of all sizes. Stanford Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater.
Stanford Common is about 28 miles from central London. Historic houses near Stanford Common include Wanborough Manor (3.5 miles south) and Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Shoots anywhere in GU24 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (0.9 miles north)
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. On a winter shoot near Stanford Common, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
A second meat widens the menu.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Stanford Common
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Where the roaster can go in Stanford Common
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A route for our vehicle
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose film set catering in Stanford Common?
We bring everything we need.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Stanford Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Brookwood station is about 1.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards