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Film Set Catering for Aylesham
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Aylesham. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Base catering
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
Book a hog roast in Aylesham
About our film set catering in Aylesham
Rural and period locations near Aylesham can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Whether it’s period locations and lunch at base, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
Around Aylesham, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Aylesham hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
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What else we do in Aylesham
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. On a winter shoot near Aylesham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- 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 serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
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: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear our spot after lunch.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Why choose film set catering in Aylesham?
Good for wraps too.
In Aylesham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Base catering
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap parties
Central London is about 59 miles from Aylesham.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A covered eating area
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Aylesham
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Common questions in Aylesham
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Aylesham?
Aylesham has its own station: Aylesham station.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Location catering around Aylesham
Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Aylesham book us for shoots of all sizes. Aylesham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Aylesham to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Aylesham has its own station, Aylesham station. Within reach of Aylesham are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (1.6 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aylesham, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Your shoot could be at a house on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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