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Film Set Catering in Chiddingstone Hoath
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Chiddingstone Hoath.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Base catering
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Chiddingstone Hoath
Who books film set catering in Chiddingstone Hoath?
It copes with schedule changes.
Here’s what people in Chiddingstone Hoath most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
- Shoots on location
- Long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Cowden station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
Film set catering for your shoot in Chiddingstone Hoath
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Typical bookings include location days and base catering, with a vegan option, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
Near Chiddingstone Hoath, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
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Chiddingstone Hoath: your questions answered
Is Chiddingstone Hoath too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you come to Chiddingstone Hoath?
Yes, Chiddingstone Hoath is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
What affects the price in Chiddingstone Hoath
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Chiddingstone Hoath
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Chiddingstone Hoath suit a hog roast. Chiddingstone Hoath is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Chiddingstone Hoath include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Penshurst Place (2 miles north-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Chiddingstone Hoath is roughly 25 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Chiddingstone Hoath is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Chiddingstone Hoath, we also cover Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rock Public House (under half a mile north)
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- One contact for the day
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset near Chiddingstone Hoath is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away