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Film Set Catering for Burmarsh
Film set catering in Burmarsh: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location days
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Burmarsh
About our film set catering in Burmarsh
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Burmarsh. We’re often asked to cater commercials and music videos and wrap parties, with hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads.
Near Burmarsh, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Planned to your running order
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your shoot in Burmarsh
There are options for non-pork eaters.
In Burmarsh and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.5 miles north-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Burmarsh
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A route for our vehicle
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap.
Other occasions in Burmarsh
Burmarsh questions
Is Burmarsh too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Burmarsh from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you have documents for locations?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Summer shoots near Burmarsh have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Burmarsh for film and TV crews
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cover shoots in Burmarsh, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Burmarsh to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Westenhanger station, about 3.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Central London is about 57 miles from Burmarsh, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in TN29, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Burmarsh we cover include Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Shepherd And Crook Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away