Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Acton, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Acton.
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
- Long days on set
Film set catering in Acton
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
How our film set catering works in Acton
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. For location days and long shoot days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Acton, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Who books film set catering in Acton?
Good for wraps too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Acton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Ask about china.
Location catering around Acton
Acton is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater shoots across Acton and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Acton is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Acton are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.9 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in TN30, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include The Stocks (1 mile south), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south). The countryside around Acton includes Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Acton
What’s the nearest station to Acton?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Is Acton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cover Acton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Acton and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, daylight in Acton lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Acton
Other occasions in Acton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away