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Film Set Catering for Aldington
Film set catering in Aldington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
Planning an event in Aldington?
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Film set catering in Aldington, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. For wrap parties and shoots on location, we can cook new potatoes, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Aldington, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Perfect for your shoot in Aldington
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Unit base lunches
- Milestone days on set
Among the historic houses close to Aldington are Westenhanger Castle (3.9 miles east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- What crockery is supplied
Crew catering near Aldington
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Aldington. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Aldington to Canterbury (14 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Aldington is roughly 53 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aldington, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Aldington, we also cover Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Aldington is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Aldington
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
A hog roast or other catering?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Aldington hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Aldington
- The date and time of year
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Aldington
Which station is closest to Aldington?
Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Aldington too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Do you go to remote locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Nearby places to Aldington
Other occasions in Aldington
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Post allergen details at base
Name a contact for the day, usually locations or the production office.
China crockery is available on request.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards