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Film Set Catering for Blean
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Blean and across Kent.
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
- Extended shoot days
A hog roast near Blean
Film set catering for your shoot in Blean
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We’re frequently asked to cater long days on set and location days, with salads, hog roast rolls and halloumi skewers.
Near Blean, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
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What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, sunset near Blean is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Blean?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Blean book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Extended shoot days
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
Central London is about 51 miles from Blean, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or CT2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. 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.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Planned to your running order
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Location catering around Blean
Blean is about 3 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Blean, whatever the venue. Blean is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
With the A290 nearby, Blean is easy for us and the trucks to reach. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 2.1 miles south-east. The coast is within about 4 miles of Blean, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in CT2, we can roast on site for your crew. From Westfield, School Lane and Vicarage Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A290 close by, Blean is simple for us to get to for your shoot. If your venue is just outside Blean, we also cover Honey Hill (1 mile north-west), Tyler Hill (1 mile east), Denstroude (1 mile north-west), Hackington (1 mile east) and Yorkletts (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (7 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sidney Cooper Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St Edmund's School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Archbishop's School (1.6 miles south-east)
Blean: your questions answered
Could you cook in Tyler Hill Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you roast near the sea around Blean?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards