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Film Set Catering in Upper Hale
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Upper Hale and across Surrey.
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
Planning an event in Upper Hale?
Film set catering for your shoot in Upper Hale
Rural and period locations near Upper Hale can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. We are frequently asked to cater lunch at base and long days on set, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and salads.
Shoots around Upper Hale often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What affects the price in Upper Hale
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
What else we do in Upper Hale
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Shelter for crew
- Vehicle access to base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
For event organisers in Upper Hale
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Common questions in Upper Hale
What’s the nearest station to Upper Hale?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Could you cook in Weybourne LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you come to Upper Hale?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Upper Hale and the rest of Surrey included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Upper Hale for film and TV crews
Upper Hale is about 2 miles north of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your shoot is in Upper Hale, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Upper Hale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Hale to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
The A3016 and B3005 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Upper Hale. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Farnham station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
We cover shoots in every part of GU9 and the streets around it. From Queens Lane, Ball and Wicket Lane and Upper Hale Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. With the A3016 and B3005 close by, Upper Hale is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Heath End (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile south-east), Weybourne (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-east), Frimley (6 miles north-east), Haslemere (11 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fleet Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Aunt's Pool and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Upper Hale include Farnham Heath End School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (1.7 miles north-east)
Perfect for your shoot in Upper Hale
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
- Wrap parties
Historic houses near Upper Hale include Farnham Castle (1.1 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- The space, cover and access they need
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
We clear our spot after lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. Late-September shoots near Upper Hale lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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