Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Allhallows
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 Allhallows.
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Allhallows
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Allhallows
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. We serve a vegan option, new potatoes and salads, and we’re frequently booked for location shoots and countryside locations.
For a shoot in a place like Allhallows, tracks and soft ground need checking. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
For event organisers in Allhallows
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Location catering around Allhallows
Allhallows is in Medway. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Allhallows suit a hog roast. Allhallows is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Allhallows is roughly 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in ME3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. That could mean a shoot in a garden on St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For shoots just outside Allhallows, we cover Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Allhallows includes Bishop Saltings.
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September shoots near Allhallows lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Allhallows?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Allhallows
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Allhallows
Do you come out to small places like Allhallows?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Allhallows?
The closest is Chalkwell station, roughly 5 miles away.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
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.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Why choose film set catering in Allhallows?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Hosts in Allhallows book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chalkwell station, roughly 5 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Places near Allhallows
Also in Allhallows
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards