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Film Set Catering for Chevening
Film set catering in Chevening: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Long shoot days
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
Book a hog roast in Chevening
How our film set catering works in Chevening
Rural and period locations near Chevening can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For crew thank-you days and lunch at base, we can cook hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Near Chevening, check tracks and ground with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Because the roast starts early, and in December Chevening is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Perfect for your shoot in Chevening
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Hosts in Chevening book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Lunch at base
Among the historic houses close to Chevening are Quebec House (3.3 miles south-west) and Knole House (3.9 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Chevening
Also in Chevening
Common questions in Chevening
Is Chevening close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cater in Chevening?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Chevening and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A route for our vehicle
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A contact in production
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Crew catering near Chevening
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chevening. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Chevening to London (17 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Dunton Green station is about 1.7 miles away. Central London is about 17 miles from Chevening, within easy reach for London-based crews. Chevening is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cater shoots across TN14. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Chevening include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Chevening include Trinity School (1.7 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Chevening
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards