Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Charcott, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Charcott? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering for Charcott
Film set catering in Charcott, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. We’re often asked to cater wrap parties and lunch at base, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Rural locations near Charcott can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Charcott ends around 3:55pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask about china.
FAQs for Charcott
Is Charcott too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Charcott?
Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you go to remote locations?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Places near Charcott
Other occasions in Charcott
Why choose film set catering in Charcott?
Good for wraps too.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Charcott and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Extended shoot days
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Penshurst station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning a shoot in Charcott
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Charcott suit a hog roast. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Charcott to London (about 24 miles away).
Charcott is roughly 24 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Charcott are Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Penshurst Place (2 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Shoots anywhere in TN11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Charcott includes Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile west)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away