Surrey · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Whyteleafe, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Whyteleafe and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Unit base lunches
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
Planning an event in Whyteleafe?
Who books film set catering in Whyteleafe?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in Whyteleafe book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Base catering
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Farm and estate locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Whyteleafe has its own station, Upper Warlingham station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- The space, cover and access they need
How our film set catering works in Whyteleafe
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. On the menu are a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for crew appreciation lunches and long shoot days.
Near Whyteleafe, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Whyteleafe
Could you cook in Blanchman's Farm?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Whyteleafe close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Nearby places to Whyteleafe
Other occasions in Whyteleafe
Working with your venue
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power. On a winter shoot near Whyteleafe, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, 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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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Sides make a proper lunch.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Whyteleafe
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Whyteleafe: unit bases and access
Whyteleafe is about 1 mile north of Caterham, in Surrey. We’re happy to travel to Whyteleafe for shoots and the places nearby. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Whyteleafe is roughly 13 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Whyteleafe are Addington Palace (3.9 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (4.7 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the CR3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, Church Road and Bournefield Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Warlingham (1 mile east), Hamsey Green (1 mile north-east), Kenley (1 mile north-west), Riddlesdown (2 miles north) and Sanderstead (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (4.9 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (1.8 miles south). The countryside around Whyteleafe includes Mercers Lake and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (0.9 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.9 miles south)
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Whyteleafe hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Sign-off from the location
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards