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Film Set Catering for Boyden Gate
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Boyden Gate? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Shoots on location
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Long days on set
Book a hog roast in Boyden Gate
For event organisers in Boyden Gate
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Film set catering for your shoot in Boyden Gate
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around Boyden Gate. Popular choices include a vegan option, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for period locations and long shoot days.
For a shoot in a place like Boyden Gate, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
China crockery is available on request.
FAQs for Boyden Gate
Is Boyden Gate too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Boyden Gate from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll confirm.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Boyden Gate for film and TV crews
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Boyden Gate. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Boyden Gate is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over CT3. Streets in the area include Forge Lane and Church Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby, you will find Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Perfect for your shoot in Boyden Gate
Good for wraps too.
Hosts in Boyden Gate book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
For crew arriving by train, Herne Bay station, about 3.4 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
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How it works
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Because the roast starts early, and in December Boyden Gate is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away