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Film Set Catering for Stanwell Moor
Film set catering in Stanwell Moor: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Stanwell Moor?
Location catering around Stanwell Moor
Stanwell Moor is about 2 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Stanwell Moor. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Stanwell Moor to Guildford (15 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 0.8 miles away. Stanwell Moor is about 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cater shoots across the TW19 postcode area. Streets in the area include Horton Road, Shellfield Close and Spout Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Poyle (1 mile north-west), Horton (2 miles west), Colnbrook (2 miles north-west), Brands Hill (2 miles north-west) and Hythe End (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (11 miles south), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.7 miles west) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Stanwell Moor include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Thomas Knyvett College (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Wetherspoon Express pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Stanwell Moor
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater rural locations and historic house shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Stanwell Moor, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Common questions in Stanwell Moor
What’s the nearest station to Stanwell Moor?
The closest is Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is Stanwell Moor too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll plan the journey.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Stanwell Moor
What else we do in Stanwell Moor
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In December, daylight in Stanwell Moor ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- One contact for the day
- A covered eating area
- A level area at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal is not offered
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a contact for the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Stanwell Moor
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Stanwell Moor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
Historic houses near Stanwell Moor include Frogmore House (4.1 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4.7 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away