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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Guildford, Surrey
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Guildford and Surrey, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Lunch at base
Book a hog roast in Guildford
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Because the roast starts early, and in December Guildford is dark by about 3:55pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Guildford
Crews in Guildford work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For historic house shoots and music video days, we can cook hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and salads for your crew.
For a shoot in Guildford, base is frequently a car park or industrial yard. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a shoot in Guildford
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Guildford and the surrounding area. We cater 395 places in Surrey.
Guildford is on or near the A3 and A25, good for unit base access. Central London is about 27 miles from Guildford. Guildford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Church Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Guildford sits on or near the A3 and A25, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Guildford, we also cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Being one of Surrey’s larger places, Guildford has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Guildford include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level area at base
- Shelter for crew
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose a hog roast in Guildford?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Guildford hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Also near Guildford
More for events in Guildford
Why choose film set catering in Guildford?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Guildford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- How many staff will carve and serve
What affects the price in Guildford
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Guildford
How far is Guildford from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Stoke Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away