Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Burlings
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Burlings and across Kent.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
- Lunch at base
Planning an event in Burlings?
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Film set catering in Burlings, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Burlings, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We are frequently asked to cater lunch at base and crew thank-you days, with spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Burlings, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Crew catering near Burlings
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Burlings and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Burlings to London (about 15 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east. Burlings is about 15 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Burlings is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN14, we can roast on site for your crew. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Burlings
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Burlings?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. 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 us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late-September shoots near Burlings lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- One contact for the day
- Approval from locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Burlings
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Burlings
Other occasions in Burlings
Events we cater in Burlings
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Burlings and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.2 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away