Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ash, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Ash.
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in Ash
Location catering around Ash
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Ash is well within our area for shoots. Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ash to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Ash include Goodnestone Park (3.3 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Ash is about 61 miles from central London.
We cover shoots in every part of CT3 and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Ash, we cover Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Chequer Inn (less than half a mile west)
Film set catering for your shoot in Ash
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. On the menu are new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater lunch at base and location days.
Near Ash, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
A second meat widens the menu.
Why choose a hog roast in Ash?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Ash
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Ash
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Places near Ash
What else we do in Ash
Events we cater in Ash
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Ash:
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sandwich station is about 2.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Ash questions
How far is Ash from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Ash?
Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Ash is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away