Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Capstone
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Capstone and the surrounding area.
- Base catering
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
Planning an event in Capstone?
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Capstone, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Capstone are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. For ad shoots and extended shoot days, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and new potatoes.
Near Capstone, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Capstone: your questions answered
Could you cook in Darland Banks?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Capstone?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a shoot in Capstone
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Capstone. Capstone is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Within reach of Capstone are historic houses such as Restoration House (3.1 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (3.8 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Capstone is about 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Capstone, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Medway takes in ME7, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Capstone, we also cover Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Capstone include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (1.2 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star pub (1 mile north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.9 miles north-west)
Why choose film set catering in Capstone?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Capstone most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap parties
For cast and crew travelling by train, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Capstone is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Capstone
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Also in Capstone
For event organisers in Capstone
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards