Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Chatham Waterfront
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Chatham Waterfront? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Lunch at base
- Location shoots
- Wrap parties
Slow-roasted pork in Chatham Waterfront
How our film set catering works in Chatham Waterfront
Rural and period locations near Chatham Waterfront can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For extended shoot days and historic house shoots, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Around Chatham Waterfront, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Questions from Chatham Waterfront
What’s the nearest station to Chatham Waterfront?
Chatham Waterfront has its own station: Chatham station.
Is Chatham Waterfront close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Send us the details.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Shooting in Chatham Waterfront: unit bases and access
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Chatham Waterfront. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Within reach of Chatham Waterfront are historic houses such as Restoration House (0.8 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.6 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. With the A231 nearby, Chatham Waterfront is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Shoots anywhere in ME4, ME1 and ME7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Chatham Waterfront include the A231, which makes travel to your shoot easy. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chatham Waterfront include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Chatham Waterfront include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find King's Arms (less than half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
Places near Chatham Waterfront
What else we do in Chatham Waterfront
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
We pack away straight after service.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Chatham Waterfront ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A contact in production
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
What affects the price in Chatham Waterfront
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Chatham Waterfront
Good for wraps too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chatham Waterfront and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Rural locations
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
For crew arriving by train, Chatham station serves Chatham Waterfront directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away