Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Thames Ditton
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Thames Ditton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
A hog roast near Thames Ditton
Common questions in Thames Ditton
Could you cook in Giggs Hill Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Thames Ditton?
Thames Ditton station, in Thames Ditton itself.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Film set catering in Thames Ditton, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Thames Ditton, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. Popular choices include new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls, and we are often booked for long days on set and wrap parties.
Shoots around Thames Ditton frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Thames Ditton
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Location catering around Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Thames Ditton, from gardens to fields. Thames Ditton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our bookings stretch from Thames Ditton to London (13 miles away).
Central London is about 13 miles from Thames Ditton. Historic houses near Thames Ditton include Hampton Court Palace (1 mile north) and Strawberry Hill House (3.4 miles north). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in KT7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Thames Ditton sits on or near the A307, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find The Wood and The Lake.
- Schools near Thames Ditton include Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find George and Dragon pub (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Thames Ditton is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Thames Ditton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose film set catering in Thames Ditton?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Thames Ditton most often book a hog roast for:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Thames Ditton: Thames Ditton station.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- VAT, if it applies
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards