Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Capel Cross
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Capel Cross and across Kent.
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Long shoot days
Film set catering for Capel Cross
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Film set catering in Capel Cross, carved to order
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for historic house shoots and rural locations.
Near Capel Cross, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Late-September shoots near Capel Cross lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Shooting in Capel Cross: unit bases and access
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Capel Cross, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Capel Cross is about 34 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Capel Cross include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Capel Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.8 miles west)
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A contact in production
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
Name a contact for the day, generally locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
FAQs for Capel Cross
Is Capel Cross 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.
Is Capel Cross close to London?
About 34 miles from central London.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Why choose film set catering in Capel Cross?
Good for wraps too.
Whatever the occasion in Capel Cross, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Milestone days on set
- Base catering
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Marden station, about 3.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Capel Cross
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Capel Cross
Other occasions in Capel Cross
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards