Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Bishopstone, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Bishopstone? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
- Countryside locations
A hog roast near Bishopstone
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
About our film set catering in Bishopstone
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Whether it’s period drama shoots and ad shoots, we can cook a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your crew.
Shoots around Bishopstone often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours.
Location catering around Bishopstone
Bishopstone is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Bishopstone. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Bishopstone is roughly 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 2 miles of Bishopstone, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cater shoots across CT6. From Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover shoots in Hillborough (1 mile south), Beltinge (1 mile west), Hawthorn (1 mile south), Reculver (1 mile east) and Broomfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles west). Open spaces near Bishopstone include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Late-September shoots near Bishopstone lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Bishopstone: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Bishopstone?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Bishopstone close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
China crockery is available on request.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your shoot in Bishopstone
A slow roast can wait a little.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Bishopstone. Typical bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
Nearby places to Bishopstone
What else we do in Bishopstone
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards