Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Cheeseman's Green
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Cheeseman's Green? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
- Location days
Film set catering for Cheeseman's Green
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
How our film set catering works in Cheeseman's Green
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Typical bookings include period locations and ad shoots, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls.
For a shoot in a place like Cheeseman's Green, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Cheeseman's Green for film and TV crews
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Shoots in Cheeseman's Green are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.3 miles north-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Cheeseman's Green, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN25, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Cheeseman's Green we cover include Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Cheeseman's Green include John Wallis Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Events we cater in Cheeseman's Green
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
In Cheeseman's Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Period locations
- Music video days
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
Cheeseman's Green is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Cheeseman's Green ends around 3:50pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Cheeseman's Green
Is Cheeseman's Green 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.
How far is Cheeseman's Green from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Shelter for crew
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Towns and villages near Cheeseman's Green
What else we do in Cheeseman's Green
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Cheeseman's Green?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away