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Film Set Catering in Basted
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Basted? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- Period locations
Film set catering in Basted
How our film set catering works in Basted
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. On the menu are a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for lunch at base and historic house shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Basted, tracks and soft ground need checking. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
How the day works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. On a winter shoot near Basted, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Crew catering near Basted
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Basted is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (1.4 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Basted, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your shoot is on Basted Mill and Plough Hill or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Basted, we cover Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.4 miles north) and Wrotham School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Public House (under half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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Questions from Basted
Is Basted close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Basted?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. A hog roast is frequently 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.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See how we price or the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Basted
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Basted:
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
Basted is about 23 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
For event organisers in Basted
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards