Surrey · England
Film Set Catering in The Sands
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in The Sands and across Surrey.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
Slow-roasted pork in The Sands
FAQs for The Sands
How far is The Sands from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to The Sands?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cater in The Sands?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including The Sands and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
How our film set catering works in The Sands
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include a vegan option, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for period locations and ad shoots.
Near The Sands, 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.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. 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.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Why choose film set catering in The Sands?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in The Sands book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
- Music video days
- Lunch at base
The Sands is about 34 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What crockery is supplied
About the food
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. By late September, sunset near The Sands is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in The Sands
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Sign-off from the location
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
Location catering around The Sands
The Sands is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. Hosts in The Sands book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from The Sands to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Within reach of The Sands are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (2.8 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (3.6 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, Farnham station is about 2.3 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of The Sands, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in GU10, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include The Green, Binton Lane and Botany Hill, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Runfold (1 mile west), Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile west), Seale (1 mile north-east) and Tongham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (10 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Seale and Tongham (0.9 miles north-east) and Ash Museum (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Culverswell Hill and Runfold Wood.
Nearby places to The Sands
Other occasions in The Sands
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards