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Film Set Catering in Sutton Abinger
Film set catering in Sutton Abinger: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
A hog roast near Sutton Abinger
Sutton Abinger: your questions answered
Is Sutton Abinger too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Sutton Abinger?
Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How our film set catering works in Sutton Abinger
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will fit around changes. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Sutton Abinger, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, daylight in Sutton Abinger 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.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Sutton Abinger
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
What affects the price in Sutton Abinger
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Sutton Abinger
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Sutton Abinger
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Hosts in Sutton Abinger book us for shoots of all sizes. Sutton Abinger is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Sutton Abinger to Guildford (7 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west. Sutton Abinger is about 25 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Sutton Abinger, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in RH5, we can bring the roaster to you. From Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Sutton Abinger includes Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Volunteer pub (under half a mile east)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
Name a contact for the day.
China crockery is available on request.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Sign-off from the location
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose film set catering in Sutton Abinger?
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Sutton Abinger. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
- Wrap days
- Rural locations
Within reach of Sutton Abinger are historic houses such as Hatchlands Park (4.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (4.5 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away