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Film Set Catering for Alkham
Film set catering in Alkham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Location shoots
- Lunch at base
- Commercials and music videos
A hog roast near Alkham
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
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.
About our film set catering in Alkham
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include countryside locations and shoots on location, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Near Alkham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Alkham
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Alkham for film and TV crews
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We cover shoots in Alkham, along with the towns and villages around it. Alkham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Alkham to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Alkham include Acrise Place (3.9 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 62 miles from Alkham, within easy reach for London-based crews. Alkham is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Alkham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Anywhere in CT15, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve quickly on the call.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
For event organisers in Alkham
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Where the roaster can go in Alkham
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
What else we do in Alkham
Occasions we serve in Alkham
We bring everything we need.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Alkham, including:
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
- Long days on set
- Countryside locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Kearsney station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, daylight in Alkham lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- 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.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Alkham questions
Which station is closest to Alkham?
Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Alkham?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards