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Film Set Catering in Bockhanger
Film set catering in Bockhanger: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Location days
- Countryside locations
A hog roast near Bockhanger
Film set catering in Bockhanger, slow-roasted on site
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We are often asked to cater unit base lunches and milestone days on set, serving hog roast rolls, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
For a location shoot near Bockhanger, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
FAQs for Bockhanger
Is Bockhanger close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Bockhanger?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Who books film set catering in Bockhanger?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Historic house shoots
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, sunset near Bockhanger is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning a shoot in Bockhanger
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bockhanger and the surrounding area. Bockhanger is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Central London is about 48 miles from Bockhanger. Among the historic houses close to Bockhanger are Godinton House (2.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bockhanger, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the TN24 and TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Bockhanger we cover include Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Count crew needing an alternative
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Towns and villages near Bockhanger
What else we do in Bockhanger
Where the roaster can go in Bockhanger
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A contact in production
- Approval from locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away