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Film Set Catering in Capel-le-Ferne
Film set catering in Capel-le-Ferne: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Capel-le-Ferne
Film set catering in Capel-le-Ferne, carved to order
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We serve hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for unit base lunches and extended shoot days.
Near Capel-le-Ferne, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Capel-le-Ferne
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Towns and villages near Capel-le-Ferne
Also in Capel-le-Ferne
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
We serve quickly on the call.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Who books film set catering in Capel-le-Ferne?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in Capel-le-Ferne book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Music video days
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planning a shoot in Capel-le-Ferne
Capel-le-Ferne is about 2 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. Hosts in Capel-le-Ferne book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Capel-le-Ferne to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Central London is about 63 miles from Capel-le-Ferne, within easy reach for London-based crews. Within reach of Capel-le-Ferne are historic houses such as Acrise Place (4.2 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Capel-le-Ferne, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
We cover shoots in every part of CT18. Streets in the area include New Dover Road, Alexandra Road and Clarence Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Satmar (1 mile north-east), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (2 miles north), South Alkham (2 miles north) and Church Hougham (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (2.3 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
- Pubs nearby include The Valiant Sailor pub (0.7 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Sign-off from the location
- Vehicle access to base
- A contact in production
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Capel-le-Ferne
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
What affects the price in Capel-le-Ferne
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Capel-le-Ferne
Is Capel-le-Ferne close to London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Could you cook in East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. On a winter shoot near Capel-le-Ferne, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards