Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Bicknor
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Bicknor and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering for Bicknor
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Bicknor, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include lunch at base and crew thank-you days, with salads, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Bicknor can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Other occasions in Bicknor
Shooting in Bicknor: unit bases and access
Bicknor is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Bicknor, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Bicknor is roughly 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Bicknor are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Stoneacre (5 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bicknor, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hucking (1 mile west), Wormshill (1 mile south-east), Broad Street (2 miles south-west), Hollingbourne (2 miles south-west) and Eyhorne Street (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Faversham (9 miles east), Minster (10 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (4.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Bicknor
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Bicknor
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Bicknor most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Staffing on the day
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. By late September, sunset near Bicknor is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Bicknor questions
Which station is closest to Bicknor?
Hollingbourne station, about 2.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bicknor?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact at base
- A route for our vehicle
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards