Medway · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Bredhurst, Medway
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Bredhurst.
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
A hog roast near Bredhurst
Film set catering for your shoot in Bredhurst
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We’re frequently asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and lunch at base, with new potatoes, a vegan option and spit-roast lamb.
Near Bredhurst, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Late-September shoots near Bredhurst lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Bredhurst for film and TV crews
Bredhurst is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We cater shoots of every size in Bredhurst. Bredhurst is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Central London is about 31 miles from Bredhurst. For crew arriving by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.9 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bredhurst, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Medway takes in ME7, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Fir Tree Grove and Hurstwood Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east), Lidsing (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (3.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Bredhurst include Rainham School for Girls (2.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.6 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A named contact at base
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Bredhurst
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Bredhurst
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Who books film set catering in Bredhurst?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Hosts in Bredhurst book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Wrap days
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (5 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
Name a contact for the day, normally locations or the production office.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
FAQs for Bredhurst
Which station is closest to Bredhurst?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
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?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you cover Bredhurst?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Bredhurst and the rest of Medway included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What affects the price in Bredhurst
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Bredhurst
- The date and time of year
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away