Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Barrowhill, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Barrowhill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Period locations
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering in Barrowhill
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Film set catering for your shoot in Barrowhill
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Barrowhill. We serve new potatoes, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we’re frequently booked for period drama shoots and base catering.
Rural locations near Barrowhill can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Places near Barrowhill
What else we do in Barrowhill
Perfect for your shoot in Barrowhill
We are self-contained at base.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Questions from Barrowhill
How far is Barrowhill from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Barrowhill?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What space does the roaster 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 the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Planning a shoot in Barrowhill
Barrowhill is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Barrowhill and the surrounding area. Barrowhill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Barrowhill to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Barrowhill is roughly 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Barrowhill are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (1 mile east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Barrowhill is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Barrow Hill, Bernhurst Close and Meadow Grove; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Barrowhill, we also cover Westenhanger (1 mile east), Newingreen (1 mile south-east), Berwick (2 miles south-east), Lympne (2 miles south-east) and West Hythe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (7 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (13 miles east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Barrowhill include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Barrowhill ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards