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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Boxley, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Boxley.
- Wrap parties
- Rural locations
- Historic house shoots
Film set catering for Boxley
How our film set catering works in Boxley
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, in a position locations are happy with. We serve halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and we’re regularly asked to cater farm and estate locations and lunch at base.
Rural locations near Boxley can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Shooting in Boxley: unit bases and access
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Boxley, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Boxley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Within reach of Boxley are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Boxley is about 31 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boxley, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the ME14 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (within half a mile south)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Questions from Boxley
What’s the nearest station to Boxley?
The closest is Maidstone East station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
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 need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
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.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Late-September shoots near Boxley 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 cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books film set catering in Boxley?
A slow roast can wait a little.
In Boxley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
- Period locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Maidstone East station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near Boxley
Other occasions in Boxley
A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Boxley hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards