Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Chattenden
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Chattenden and the surrounding area.
- Period locations
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
A hog roast near Chattenden
Who books film set catering in Chattenden?
Good for wraps too.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Chattenden, including:
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
Among the historic houses close to Chattenden are Restoration House (2.6 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.8 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Film set catering for your shoot in Chattenden
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for music video days and countryside locations.
For a shoot in a place like Chattenden, tracks and soft ground need checking. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children typically like it too.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Crew catering near Chattenden
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your shoot is in Chattenden, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Chattenden is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Strood station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Chattenden is about 28 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
This part of Medway takes in ME3. Whether your shoot is on Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Chattenden we cover include Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Sign-off from the location
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We serve quickly on the call.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or ME3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
FAQs for Chattenden
Do you come out to small places like Chattenden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Chattenden?
The closest is Strood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Typically, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
Do you go to remote locations?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer shoots near Chattenden have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Chattenden
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away