Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Broomfield, Kent
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Broomfield. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Broomfield?
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Shelter for crew
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Film set catering in Broomfield, carved to order
Some locations near Broomfield are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. We serve a vegan option, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater historic house shoots and extended shoot days.
Near Broomfield, check tracks and ground with locations. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Who books film set catering in Broomfield?
We bring everything we need.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Broomfield, including:
- Commercials and music videos
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
Broomfield is about 36 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Broomfield for film and TV crews
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Broomfield, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Broomfield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Broomfield include Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and Stoneacre (2.5 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Broomfield, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME17, we can roast on site for your crew. For shoots just outside Broomfield, we cover Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (under half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Broomfield includes Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Park Gate Inn (0.7 miles north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Broomfield
Which station is closest to Broomfield?
Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
More for events in Broomfield
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Broomfield is dark by about 3:50pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards