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Film Set Catering in Chestfield
Film set catering in Chestfield: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
A hog roast near Chestfield
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Film set catering for your shoot in Chestfield
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater location days and crew thank-you days.
Rural locations near Chestfield can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
For an evening wrap.
Why choose film set catering in Chestfield?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Chestfield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
Chestfield is on or near the A2990, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. On a winter shoot near Chestfield, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Chestfield
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A named contact at base
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Shelter for crew
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Also near Chestfield
What else we do in Chestfield
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Chestfield: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Chestfield?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Shooting in Chestfield: unit bases and access
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Chestfield for shoots. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Chestfield is about 51 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, there’s a station right in Chestfield: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Chestfield, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We cater shoots across CT5. Local streets include Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Chestfield is on the A2990, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Chestfield includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include The Whitstable School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Chestfield hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away