Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Burham
Film set catering in Burham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Commercials and music videos
- Location days
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Burham
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Film set catering for your shoot in Burham
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Whether it’s location days and crew thank-you days, we can cook a vegan option, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like Burham, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Occasions we serve in Burham
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Burham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Crew thank-you days
Burham is about 27 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Travel to Burham
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
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. Use our quote form.
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-September shoots near Burham lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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Shooting in Burham: unit bases and access
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We cater shoots of every size in Burham. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Snodland station is about 1.3 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Burham are Starkey Castle (2.4 miles north) and Temple Manor (4 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Shoots anywhere in ME1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Burham we cover include Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Burham include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (under half a mile north)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
Ask about china.
Why choose a hog roast in Burham?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Burham hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Towns and villages near Burham
Other occasions in Burham
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
Common questions in Burham
What’s the nearest station to Burham?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How far is Burham from London?
About 27 miles from central London.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Do you come to Burham?
Yes, Burham is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards