Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Acol
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Acol.
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering in Acol
Film set catering in Acol, carved to order
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. For location days and wrap days, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Acol, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What affects the price in Acol
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Site access
- Plates or china
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or CT7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Acol
Also in Acol
Who books film set catering in Acol?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Hosts in Acol book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
Acol is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
Shooting in Acol: unit bases and access
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Shoots in Acol are part of our patch. Acol is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Birchington-On-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north. Within reach of Acol are historic houses such as Quex Park (0.8 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in CT7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a shoot in a garden on The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north) and Westwood Cross (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Acol include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Acol include King Ethelbert School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Crown & Sceptre pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Margate West (2.4 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Why choose a hog roast in Acol?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Acol
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
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. Summer shoots near Acol have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
A second meat widens the menu.
Acol: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Acol?
The closest is Birchington-On-Sea station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Acol close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards