Surrey · England
Film Set Catering for Wotton
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Wotton.
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
Film set catering for Wotton
Film set catering in Wotton, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. For historic house shoots and rural locations, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan option and new potatoes and more.
Rural locations near Wotton can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Wotton
Wotton is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wotton is well within our area for shoots. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Gomshall station, about 2.4 miles west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Wotton include Polesden Lacey (3 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (4.7 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Wotton, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Sheephouse Green, Sheephouse Lane and Hollow Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Wotton, we also cover Westcott (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles north-east), Mid Holmwood (3 miles east), Dorking (3 miles north-east) and North Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Wotton includes Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A named contact at base
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Wotton
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Wotton ends around 3:55pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Occasions we serve in Wotton
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
In Wotton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone days on set
- Location shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
Wotton is about 23 miles from central London.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Wotton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wotton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast in Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Why choose a hog roast in Wotton?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Wotton hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
More for events in Wotton
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards