Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Boughton Lees, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Boughton Lees and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Music video days
A hog roast near Boughton Lees
Film set catering in Boughton Lees, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Boughton Lees work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We’re often asked to cater historic house shoots and wrap parties, with spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like Boughton Lees, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Why choose a hog roast in Boughton Lees?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Boughton Lees
Other occasions in Boughton Lees
Shooting in Boughton Lees: unit bases and access
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Boughton Lees suit a hog roast. Boughton Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.4 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Boughton Lees is about 48 miles from central London. Boughton Lees is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN25. Your shoot could be at a house on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Boughton Lees we cover include Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Flying Horse Inn (within half a mile north-west)
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. Late-September shoots near Boughton Lees lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Boughton Lees
Alternatives cover everyone.
However big or small the event in Boughton Lees, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Shoots on location
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Wye station, about 1.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access agreed with locations
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
FAQs for Boughton Lees
How far is Boughton Lees from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Lees?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away