Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in The Chart
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in The Chart? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Countryside locations
- Location days
Slow-roasted pork in The Chart
Film set catering in The Chart, slow-roasted on site
Crews in The Chart 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. Typical bookings include milestone days on set and ad shoots, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Near The Chart, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Perfect for your shoot in The Chart
We bring everything we need.
In The Chart and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Lunch at base
- Music video days
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
Central London is about 18 miles from The Chart.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
More for events in The Chart
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from The Chart
Which station is closest to The Chart?
The closest is Hurst Green station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is The Chart too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Because the roast starts early, and in December The Chart is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for The Chart, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
For an evening wrap.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Crew catering near The Chart
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around The Chart and the surrounding area. We cater 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from The Chart to London (about 18 miles away).
Historic houses near The Chart include Chartwell (1.9 miles east) and Quebec House (2 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Hurst Green station is about 1.6 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over RH8. Your shoot could be at a house on Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near The Chart include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood School (1.3 miles west) and Oxted School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Carpenters Arms (within half a mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Approval from locations
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away