Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Brandfold
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Brandfold? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering in Brandfold
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A route for our vehicle
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Film set catering in Brandfold, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. On the menu are halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and salads, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and farm and estate locations.
Near Brandfold, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us one contact in production.
A second meat widens the menu.
FAQs for Brandfold
Can you do a hog roast in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Brandfold?
Marden station, about 3.4 miles north of the centre.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Who books film set catering in Brandfold?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Brandfold. Here are some of the most popular:
- Long days on set
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
Central London is about 35 miles from Brandfold, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. On a winter shoot near Brandfold, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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Location catering around Brandfold
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Brandfold and the surrounding area. Brandfold is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Marden station, about 3.4 miles north. Within reach of Brandfold are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Brandfold is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of TN17. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Travel to Brandfold
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Brandfold
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
For event organisers in Brandfold
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards