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Film Set Catering in Stoke D'Abernon
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Stoke D'Abernon.
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Stoke D'Abernon
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level area at base
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Film set catering in Stoke D'Abernon, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We are frequently asked to cater unit base lunches and shoots on location, with hog roast rolls, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Near Stoke D'Abernon, check tracks and ground with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
About the food
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stoke D'Abernon for film and TV crews
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Hosts in Stoke D'Abernon book us for shoots of all sizes. Stoke D'Abernon is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Stoke D'Abernon to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Stoke D'Abernon are The Homewood (2 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (3.4 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Stoke D'Abernon is about 18 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Stoke D'Abernon is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in KT11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Stoke D'Abernon, we cover Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west) and Therfield School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Plough pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Questions from Stoke D'Abernon
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Stoke D'Abernon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you go to remote locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
What affects the price in Stoke D'Abernon
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
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How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Summer shoots near Stoke D'Abernon have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- 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 clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Who books film set catering in Stoke D'Abernon?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
However big or small the event in Stoke D'Abernon, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Stoke D'Abernon: Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards