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Film Set Catering in West Byfleet
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in West Byfleet and across Surrey.
- Base catering
- Location shoots
- Music video days
A hog roast near West Byfleet
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
About our film set catering in West Byfleet
On a long shoot day near West Byfleet, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We’re frequently asked to cater milestone days on set and rural locations, serving halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
Near West Byfleet, base may be a field or yard. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in West Byfleet
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day, usually locations or the production office.
Ask about china.
Events we cater in West Byfleet
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Whatever the occasion in West Byfleet, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: West Byfleet station serves West Byfleet directly.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from West Byfleet
Can you do a hog roast in Manor Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is West Byfleet close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Shooting in West Byfleet: unit bases and access
West Byfleet is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around West Byfleet suit a hog roast. West Byfleet is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
West Byfleet is roughly 21 miles from central London. Within reach of West Byfleet are historic houses such as Byfleet Manor (1.8 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles north-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in KT14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Station Road, Station Approach and The Close, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Woodham (1 mile north-west), Pyrford (1 mile south-west), Sheerwater (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles south) and Row Town (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find St Ann's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near West Byfleet include Fullbrook School (under half a mile north) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Station pub (under half a mile north)
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. At midsummer, daylight in West Byfleet lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to West Byfleet
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in West Byfleet
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards