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Film Set Catering in Bekesbourne Hill
Film set catering in Bekesbourne Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Bekesbourne Hill
Film set catering in Bekesbourne Hill, slow-roasted on site
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. Whether it is farm and estate locations and crew appreciation lunches, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan option, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Bekesbourne Hill, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Ask about china.
Planning a shoot in Bekesbourne Hill
Bekesbourne Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Bekesbourne Hill suit a hog roast. Bekesbourne Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bekesbourne Hill has its own station, Bekesbourne station. Central London is about 56 miles from Bekesbourne Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. Bekesbourne Hill is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Local streets include Bekesbourne Hill and Oakleigh Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover shoots in Patrixbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north-east) and Bishopsbourne (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bekesbourne Hill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles west)
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. In December, daylight in Bekesbourne Hill ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
FAQs for Bekesbourne Hill
How far is Bekesbourne Hill from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Why choose film set catering in Bekesbourne Hill?
Good for wraps too.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bekesbourne Hill:
- Commercials and music videos
- Base catering
- Period locations
- Milestone days on set
Within reach of Bekesbourne Hill are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bekesbourne Hill
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away