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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Watchmoor, Surrey
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Watchmoor.
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Watchmoor?
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Watchmoor hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Watchmoor
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Watchmoor. Typical bookings include rural locations and long days on set, serving a vegan option, salads and new potatoes.
Around Watchmoor, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Watchmoor: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Tekels Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How far is Watchmoor from London?
About 31 miles from central London.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Generally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Watchmoor for film and TV crews
Watchmoor is about 2 miles north-west of Frimley, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Watchmoor for shoots and the places nearby. We cover 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Central London is about 31 miles from Watchmoor, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Blackwater station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Wherever your shoot is in GU15, GU17 and GU14, we can roast on site for your crew. Streets in the area include Lea Road, Wood Road and Vale Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Watchmoor sits on or near the A331, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Hawley (1 mile west), York Town (1 mile north), College Town (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile north-west) and Frimley (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south-east), Woking (8 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (12 miles north-east), Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Weybridge (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Frimley Park Hospital (1 mile east) and Staff College Museum (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Watchmoor includes Wildmoor Heath and Ball Hill.
- Local schools include Kings International College (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Mr Bumble pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Watchmoor
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Towns and villages near Watchmoor
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Give us one contact in production.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Why choose film set catering in Watchmoor?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Watchmoor most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
The A331 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Watchmoor.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Watchmoor ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Site access
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away