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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Bitchet Green, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Bitchet Green and the surrounding area.
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
- Music video days
Slow-roasted pork in Bitchet Green
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Film set catering in Bitchet Green, carved to order
Crews in Bitchet Green work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. On the menu are salads, hog roast rolls and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for lunch at base and period drama shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Bitchet Green, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
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Perfect for your shoot in Bitchet Green
Good for wraps too.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Bitchet Green. Typical bookings include:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Period locations
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (1 mile south-east) and Knole House (1.8 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We pack away straight after service.
For an evening wrap.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. On a winter shoot near Bitchet Green, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Bitchet Green: unit bases and access
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Bitchet Green? We can help. Bitchet Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Bitchet Green is roughly 22 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 2.2 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bitchet Green, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in TN15, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Close by, we cover shoots in Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Bitchet Green includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Bitchet Green include Sevenoaks Preparatory School (0.9 miles west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Bitchet Green
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Bitchet Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards