Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ash, Kent
Film set catering in Ash: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Shoots on location
- Wrap days
- Music video days
Slow-roasted pork in Ash
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Film set catering in Ash, slow-roasted on site
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include extended shoot days and rural locations, with salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Rural locations near Ash can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Why choose film set catering in Ash?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ash, including:
- Ad shoots
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Shoots on location
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Ash
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Ash
Is Ash close to London?
About 19 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Approval from locations
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Nearby places to Ash
What else we do in Ash
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Location catering around Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Ash suit a hog roast. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ash to London (19 miles away).
Central London is about 19 miles from Ash, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Ash are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Ash is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN15 and DA3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Ash, we cover West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The White Swan Public House (under half a mile north)
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Ash is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN15 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away