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Film Set Catering in Tilford Common
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Tilford Common. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Tilford Common?
How our film set catering works in Tilford Common
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and we are frequently booked for wrap parties and long shoot days.
Near Tilford Common, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. At midsummer, daylight in Tilford Common lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Tilford Common
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Tilford Common for shoots. We cater 395 places in Surrey. We cater events right across the region, from Tilford Common to Guildford (9 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Tilford Common is roughly 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Tilford Common is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Tilford Common, we cover Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Duke of Cambridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Tilford Common hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Common questions in Tilford Common
Do you cater at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Tilford Common?
Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Do you cover Tilford Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Tilford Common and Surrey. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Who books film set catering in Tilford Common?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Tilford Common. Here are some of the most popular:
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
We work to the location’s rules.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Towns and villages near Tilford Common
Other occasions in Tilford Common
Where the roaster can go in Tilford Common
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away