Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Bridge
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Bridge and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Farm and estate locations
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
A hog roast near Bridge
Shooting in Bridge: unit bases and access
Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Bridge book us for shoots of all sizes. Bridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Bekesbourne station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Bridge is about 55 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Bridge, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Station Road and Western Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Patrixbourne (1 mile north-east), Bishopsbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-east), Bekesbourne (1 mile north-east) and Kingston (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Bridge includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Bridge include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bridge Arms (within half a mile east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Bridge
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Whether it is unit base lunches and location days, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and halloumi skewers and more.
Rural locations near Bridge can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Bridge
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Bridge: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Bridge?
Bekesbourne station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Bridge close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Events we cater in Bridge
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Bridge, including:
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
Historic houses near Bridge include Goodnestone Park (4.4 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Allergen information for every dish
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
About the food
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 we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Summer shoots near Bridge have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A contact in production
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Bridge
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away