Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Addington, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Addington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
- Shoots on location
Film set catering for Addington
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Approval from locations
- A covered eating area
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Film set catering in Addington, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Addington are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We serve a vegan option, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for farm and estate locations and end-of-shoot wraps.
Rural locations near Addington can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Addington. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Addington ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Addington: your questions answered
Is Addington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Addington close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you cater in Addington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Addington and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Addington: unit bases and access
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Addington, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (3.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For crew arriving by train, West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the ME19 postcode area. We can cater a shoot on streets such as London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
- Schools near Addington include The Malling School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Angel Inn (within half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Occasions we serve in Addington
We’re self-contained at base.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Addington, such as:
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period locations
Central London is about 25 miles from Addington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away