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Film Set Catering for Stanwell
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Stanwell.
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Stanwell
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
How our film set catering works in Stanwell
On a long shoot day near Stanwell, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Typical bookings include milestone days on set and rural locations, with a vegan option, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a location shoot near Stanwell, base might be in a field or farmyard. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Stanwell
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Occasions we serve in Stanwell
We are self-contained at base.
However big or small the event in Stanwell, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Music video days
- Wrap days
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
Stanwell is about 17 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
Where the roaster can go in Stanwell
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Stanwell
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Stanwell: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Stanwell?
Ashford Surrey station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Is Stanwell close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Towns and villages near Stanwell
What else we do in Stanwell
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Stanwell is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for 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.
Related guides
Stanwell for film and TV crews
Stanwell is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Surrey. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Stanwell and the surrounding area. Stanwell is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cater. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ashford Surrey station is about 1.2 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in TW19. From High Street, Britannia Way and Frobisher Gardens or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include West Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (2 miles south), Bedfont (2 miles east) and Longford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Thomas Knyvett College (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away