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Film Set Catering for Chartham Hatch
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Chartham Hatch.
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Chartham Hatch
Film set catering in Chartham Hatch, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot wraps and extended shoot days, with a vegan option, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Near Chartham Hatch, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, daylight in Chartham Hatch ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Chartham Hatch?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
People around Chartham Hatch book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Chartham station, about 1 mile south.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- A clear list of what’s included
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Shelter for crew
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
For event organisers in Chartham Hatch
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Crew catering near Chartham Hatch
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Chartham Hatch, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Central London is about 50 miles from Chartham Hatch. Chartham Hatch is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. From Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Chartham Hatch includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Name a contact for the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Chartham Hatch questions
Could you cook in No Man's Orchard?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Chartham Hatch?
The closest is Chartham station, roughly 1 mile away.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards