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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Capel, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Capel and across Kent.
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- Unit base lunches
Film set catering for Capel
Occasions we serve in Capel
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Capel, such as:
- Lunch at base
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
Capel is roughly 29 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
About our film set catering in Capel
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for period locations and crew thank-you days.
For a shoot in a place like Capel, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Sign-off from the location
- A covered eating area
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September shoots near Capel lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Nearby places to Capel
Other occasions in Capel
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Crew catering near Capel
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Capel for shoots. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Capel to London (29 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Paddock Wood station is about 2 miles away. Capel is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. From Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Dovecote Inn (within half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Capel
What’s the nearest station to Capel?
The closest is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Capel?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away