Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Boughton Malherbe
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Boughton Malherbe. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
Film set catering in Boughton Malherbe
About our film set catering in Boughton Malherbe
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Typical bookings include location days and wrap days, serving a vegan option, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near Boughton Malherbe can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning a shoot in Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover shoots in Boughton Malherbe, as well as the surrounding area. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Boughton Malherbe to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Boughton Malherbe are Leeds Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Boughton Malherbe is about 39 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boughton Malherbe, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across ME17. For shoots just outside Boughton Malherbe, we cover Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Schools near Boughton Malherbe include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Boughton Malherbe
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Boughton Malherbe:
- Farm and estate locations
- Period locations
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have 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 a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Boughton Malherbe
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Boughton Malherbe from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September shoots near Boughton Malherbe lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
To get a quote, just 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.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Boughton Malherbe
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A route for our vehicle
- Flat ground at the unit base
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Also near Boughton Malherbe
What else we do in Boughton Malherbe
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away