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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Sunbury-on-Thames and across Surrey.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
Film set catering in Sunbury-on-Thames
How our film set catering works in Sunbury-on-Thames
Crews in Sunbury-on-Thames work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for shoots on location and crew appreciation lunches.
For a shoot in Sunbury-on-Thames, tell us where base is and how to reach it. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. By late September, sunset near Sunbury-on-Thames is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Sunbury-on-Thames for film and TV crews
Sunbury-on-Thames is about 7 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sunbury-on-Thames. Sunbury-on-Thames is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Sunbury-on-Thames to Guildford (13 miles away).
Central London is about 15 miles from Sunbury-on-Thames, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Sunbury-on-Thames are Hampton Court Palace (3.5 miles east) and Strawberry Hill House (3.9 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
We cater shoots across TW16 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, The Ridings and Ravenscourt, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A244 and A308, Sunbury-on-Thames is easy for us to reach with the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Upper Halliford (1 mile south-west), Charlton (1 mile west), Ashford Common (1 mile north-west), Hounslow (1 mile north) and Littleton Common (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (6 miles west).
A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (1 mile north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include St Paul's Catholic College (under half a mile north-east) and Sunbury Manor School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Three Fishes Public House (0.6 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Events we cater in Sunbury-on-Thames
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Sunbury-on-Thames. Here are some of the most popular:
- Rural locations
- Music video days
- Base catering
- Crew appreciation lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sunbury station serves Sunbury-on-Thames directly.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Sunbury-on-Thames
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Sunbury-on-Thames
Is Sunbury-on-Thames close to London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast in Sunbury Park?
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.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level area at base
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Nearby places to Sunbury-on-Thames
Other occasions in Sunbury-on-Thames
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards