Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Bullingstone
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Bullingstone and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
Slow-roasted pork in Bullingstone
Film set catering in Bullingstone, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. Popular choices include new potatoes, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater shoots on location and music video days.
Rural locations near Bullingstone can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Bullingstone?
We are self-contained at base.
Here’s what people in Bullingstone most often book a hog roast for:
- Extended shoot days
- Lunch at base
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Wrap days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Bullingstone questions
How far is Bullingstone from London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Is Bullingstone too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much room do you 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 will confirm the space with your quote.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do you come to Bullingstone?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Bullingstone and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Where the roaster can go in Bullingstone
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Crew catering near Bullingstone
Bullingstone is about 3 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bullingstone is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Historic houses near Bullingstone include Penshurst Place (2.2 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.3 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Bullingstone is roughly 28 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in TN3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Bullingstone Lane, Ewehurst Lane and Langton Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Speldhurst (1 mile north-east), Poundsbridge (1 mile north-west), Langton Green (1 mile south), Stockland Green (1 mile north-east) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chiddingstone Castle (4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Bullingstone include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Bullingstone
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How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-September shoots near Bullingstone lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards