Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Allhallows-on-Sea
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Allhallows-on-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
Book a hog roast in Allhallows-on-Sea
Allhallows-on-Sea for film and TV crews
Allhallows-on-Sea is in Medway. A hog roast suits shoots around Allhallows-on-Sea, whatever the venue. We cater all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Chalkwell station, about 4.6 miles north.
This part of Medway takes in ME3. From Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Allhallows-on-Sea, we cover Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Two Tree Island.
- Nearby, you will find Rose And Crown Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
Film set catering in Allhallows-on-Sea, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. We serve spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for crew appreciation lunches and location shoots.
Near Allhallows-on-Sea, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, daylight in Allhallows-on-Sea lasts until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Allhallows-on-Sea
It copes with schedule changes.
In Allhallows-on-Sea and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap days
- Period locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Milestone days on set
Central London is about 32 miles from Allhallows-on-Sea, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Where the roaster can go in Allhallows-on-Sea
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
- A contact in production
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Allhallows-on-Sea: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Allhallows-on-Sea?
Chalkwell station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
How far is Allhallows-on-Sea from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Send us the details.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards