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Film Set Catering in Broad Tenterden
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Broad Tenterden.
- Base catering
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
Film set catering in Broad Tenterden
How our film set catering works in Broad Tenterden
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Popular choices include a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater wrap days and crew appreciation lunches.
Rural locations near Broad Tenterden can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Broad Tenterden?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Here’s what people in Broad Tenterden most often book a hog roast for:
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Base catering
Broad Tenterden is roughly 46 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Shelter for crew
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Broad Tenterden
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer shoots near Broad Tenterden have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Broad Tenterden
Also in Broad Tenterden
Crew catering near Broad Tenterden
Broad Tenterden is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover shoots in Broad Tenterden, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Broad Tenterden are Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Broad Tenterden, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Whether your shoot is on Smallhythe Road and Small Hythe Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Broad Tenterden we cover include Tenterden (1 mile north), Small Hythe (1 mile south), St Michaels (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles west) and Parkgate (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (15 miles north-west), Bearsted (15 miles north), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east) and New Romney (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Tenterden and District Museum (0.7 miles north-west).
- Schools near Broad Tenterden include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-west)
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Questions from Broad Tenterden
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Broad Tenterden from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Broad Tenterden?
Yes, Broad Tenterden is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards