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Film Set Catering for Bircholt Forstal
Film set catering in Bircholt Forstal: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
Book a hog roast in Bircholt Forstal
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Film set catering for your shoot in Bircholt Forstal
On a long shoot day near Bircholt Forstal, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Typical bookings include long days on set and crew appreciation lunches, with spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Bircholt Forstal can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. 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 us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Location catering around Bircholt Forstal
Bircholt Forstal is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bircholt Forstal. Bircholt Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Bircholt Forstal to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
Bircholt Forstal is about 53 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.8 miles south-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Bircholt Forstal, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Brabourne Lees (1 mile south), Brabourne (1 mile east), Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Lilyvale (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Bircholt Forstal includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Bircholt Forstal ends around 3:50pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Bircholt Forstal
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Approval from locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Bircholt Forstal
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Bircholt Forstal
How far is Bircholt Forstal from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bircholt Forstal?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
A cooked roast can wait.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in Bircholt Forstal
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
- Historic house shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Within reach of Bircholt Forstal are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards