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Film Set Catering for Charlton-in-Dover
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Charlton-in-Dover and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
- Ad shoots
Book a hog roast in Charlton-in-Dover
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Charlton-in-Dover hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How our film set catering works in Charlton-in-Dover
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Whether it’s long shoot days and farm and estate locations, we can cook hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
Around Charlton-in-Dover, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Charlton-in-Dover: your questions answered
Is Charlton-in-Dover close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you cover Charlton-in-Dover?
Yes, Charlton-in-Dover is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Occasions we serve in Charlton-in-Dover
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Charlton-in-Dover most often book a hog roast for:
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- Countryside locations
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Dover Priory station, about 0.6 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In December, daylight in Charlton-in-Dover ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level area at base
- Approval from locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Charlton-in-Dover
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
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.
Crew catering near Charlton-in-Dover
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Charlton-in-Dover? We can help. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Charlton-in-Dover to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Charlton-in-Dover is roughly 66 miles from central London. The A256 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Charlton-in-Dover. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Here we cover the CT16, CT17 and CT15 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Charlton-in-Dover on the A256, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). The countryside around Charlton-in-Dover includes Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile south)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards