Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Buttsole
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Buttsole.
- Wrap parties
- Milestone days on set
- Period locations
Film set catering for Buttsole
Buttsole for film and TV crews
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Buttsole, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Buttsole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Buttsole to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Central London is about 63 miles from Buttsole. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cater shoots across CT13 and CT14. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (within half a mile north)
Film set catering in Buttsole, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include wrap days and music video days, with halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Near Buttsole, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We pack away straight after service.
China crockery is available on request.
Nearby places to Buttsole
Other occasions in Buttsole
What affects the price in Buttsole
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Buttsole: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Buttsole?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Buttsole from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Why choose a hog roast in Buttsole?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, daylight in Buttsole ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children generally like it too.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Buttsole
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
People around Buttsole book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Crew thank-you days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles west) and Walmer Castle (4.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before booking anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards