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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ashurst, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Ashurst and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Ashurst
Film set catering in Ashurst, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For wrap parties and countryside locations, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Ashurst, tracks and soft ground need checking. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A contact in production
- A route for our vehicle
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ashurst
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
What affects the price in Ashurst
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Travel to Ashurst
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Ashurst
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Ashurst? We can help. Ashurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Ashurst Kent station is in Ashurst itself. Within reach of Ashurst are historic houses such as Groombridge Place (1.6 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.8 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashurst, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN3, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Ashurst, we also cover Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). Open spaces near Ashurst include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In December, daylight in Ashurst ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Ashurst
What’s the nearest station to Ashurst?
Ashurst has its own station: Ashurst Kent station.
How far is Ashurst from London?
About 28 miles from central London.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Usually, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
Give us one contact in production, usually locations or the production office.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Who books film set catering in Ashurst?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ashurst, such as:
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
- Wrap parties
Ashurst is about 28 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away