Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Bean
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Bean.
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Bean
Location catering around Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Bean. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Bean is on or near the B255, good for unit base access. Bean is roughly 17 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bean, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in DA2, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the B255 close by, Bean is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Bean we cover include Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (within half a mile south-west)
Film set catering in Bean, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We serve new potatoes, a vegan option and hog roast rolls, and we are frequently booked for period drama shoots and ad shoots.
Near Bean, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, daylight in Bean ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- 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
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bean
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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What affects the price in Bean
Here’s what affects the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Bean?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Bean book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Long days on set
- Commercials and music videos
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Why choose a hog roast in Bean?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We work to the location’s rules.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Bean
Which station is closest to Bean?
The closest is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we will tell you what we can send.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away