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Film Set Catering in Stroud Common
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Stroud Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
- Farm and estate locations
A hog roast near Stroud Common
For event organisers in Stroud Common
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Film set catering in Stroud Common, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Stroud Common can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and wrap days, with hog roast rolls, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Near Stroud Common, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Stroud Common: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Cucknell's Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Stroud Common from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Late-September shoots near Stroud Common lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Name a contact for the day.
For an evening wrap.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Who books film set catering in Stroud Common?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
In Stroud Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
For crew arriving by train, Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
Shooting in Stroud Common: unit bases and access
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Stroud Common for shoots. Stroud Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Central London is about 29 miles from Stroud Common, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Stroud Common are Chilworth Manor (3.1 miles north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Stroud Common is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the GU5 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Stroud Lane and Church Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Stroud Common includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Pubs nearby include Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Stroud Common hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stroud Common
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Nearby places to Stroud Common
Other occasions in Stroud Common
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away