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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Thorpe, Surrey
Film set catering in Thorpe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near Thorpe
How our film set catering works in Thorpe
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. We serve hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater location days and crew thank-you days.
For a shoot in a place like Thorpe, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Thorpe for film and TV crews
Thorpe is about 2 miles south-east of Egham, in Surrey. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Thorpe? We cover the whole area. Thorpe is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Central London is about 20 miles from Thorpe. Within reach of Thorpe are historic houses such as Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Here we cover the TW20 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Village Road, Western Avenue and Midway Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You will find Thorpe on the B388, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Thorpe Green (1 mile south-west), Stroude (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (1 mile north), Penton Hook (1 mile east) and Virginia Water (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Runnymede Hospital (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Thorpe includes Gracious Pond and Manor Lake.
- Schools near Thorpe include The American School In England (under half a mile east) and The Magna Carta School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south)
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Thorpe
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’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Late-September shoots near Thorpe lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Thorpe
Which station is closest to Thorpe?
The closest is Virginia Water station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Thorpe 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.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
For event organisers in Thorpe
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Nearby places to Thorpe
What else we do in Thorpe
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Sign-off from the location
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Thorpe
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Here’s what people in Thorpe most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Music video days
The B388 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Thorpe.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Ask about china.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away