Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Bishopsbourne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Bishopsbourne.
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Bishopsbourne
Film set catering for your shoot in Bishopsbourne
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. For countryside locations and music video days, we will put together a menu of a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Bishopsbourne, check tracks and ground with locations. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Bishopsbourne questions
Is Bishopsbourne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Bishopsbourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you come to Bishopsbourne?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Shelter for crew
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Bishopsbourne ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Bishopsbourne
More for events in Bishopsbourne
Bishopsbourne for film and TV crews
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Bishopsbourne, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Central London is about 56 miles from Bishopsbourne. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bishopsbourne, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Bishopsbourne, we also cover Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Mermaid Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Bishopsbourne
Carving serves a crew fast.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bishopsbourne:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
Historic houses near Bishopsbourne include Goodnestone Park (4.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
- Travel and any London charges
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Bishopsbourne
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away