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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chalk, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Chalk.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Milestone days on set
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Chalk
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Access agreed with locations
- A covered eating area
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Film set catering for your shoot in Chalk
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. We are frequently asked to cater ad shoots and period drama shoots, with rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Chalk, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. On a winter shoot near Chalk, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Chalk hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Shooting in Chalk: unit bases and access
Chalk is about 1 mile east of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater shoots across Chalk and nearby, from gardens to fields. Chalk is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 22 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Central London is about 22 miles from Chalk, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Shoots anywhere in DA12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Chalk Road, Castle Lane and Orlick Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For shoots just outside Chalk, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile south), Thong (1 mile south), Shorne (1 mile south-east), Shorne Ridgeway (2 miles south-east) and Higham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles west) and Swanley (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Rochester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Gravesham Museum (1.9 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Westcourt Primary School (0.8 miles west) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (1.1 miles west)
FAQs for Chalk
Is Chalk close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Typically, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you work to set times?
That’s exactly how we work.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Events we cater in Chalk
There are options for non-pork eaters.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chalk and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Crew thank-you days
- Long days on set
- Ad shoots
- Unit base lunches
Historic houses near Chalk include Cobham College (2.8 miles south) and Temple Manor (4.4 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards