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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Bethersden, Kent
Film set catering in Bethersden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Bethersden
Film set catering in Bethersden, carved to order
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. For base catering and rural locations, we will put together a menu of salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Bethersden, check tracks and ground with locations. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Planning a shoot in Bethersden
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Bethersden, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bethersden to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Bethersden is about 45 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2 miles north.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Places near Bethersden
Also in Bethersden
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Events we cater in Bethersden
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Bethersden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
Among the historic houses close to Bethersden are Godinton House (4 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- One contact for the day
- The location manager’s agreement
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bethersden
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Bethersden
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Bethersden
Do you come out to small places like Bethersden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Bethersden?
Pluckley station, about 2 miles north of the centre.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Bethersden ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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