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Film Set Catering for Brenchley
Film set catering in Brenchley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Lunch at base
- Milestone days on set
- Shoots on location
Film set catering in Brenchley
Film set catering for your shoot in Brenchley
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust. On the menu are hog roast rolls, a vegan option and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for crew appreciation lunches and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Brenchley, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late-September shoots near Brenchley lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Brenchley
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Why choose a hog roast in Brenchley?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Brenchley hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Brenchley
Brenchley is about 6 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Brenchley? We cover the whole area. Brenchley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 31 miles away.
Brenchley is about 32 miles from central London. Within reach of Brenchley are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (4.1 miles south). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Brenchley, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Market Heath Close and Holly Bank or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Brenchley, we also cover Petteridge (1 mile south-west), Matfield (1 mile west), Paddock Wood (2 miles north), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.2 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Brenchley include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Mascalls School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile east)
Why choose film set catering in Brenchley?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
People around Brenchley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Crew thank-you days
- Rural locations
- Music video days
- Period locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Paddock Wood station, about 2.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Questions from Brenchley
How far is Brenchley from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Brenchley?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away