Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Chillenden
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Chillenden.
- Base catering
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
A hog roast near Chillenden
Planning a shoot in Chillenden
Chillenden is about 6 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Chillenden? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Aylesham station, about 1.9 miles west, is the nearest station. Chillenden is about 61 miles from central London.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Nonington (1 mile south-west), Heronden (2 miles east), Barnsole (2 miles north) and Hammill Park (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
The countryside around Chillenden includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How our film set catering works in Chillenden
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust. Whether it is countryside locations and period locations, we can cook a vegan option, salads and new potatoes.
Near Chillenden, 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
We pack away straight after service.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
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What affects the price in Chillenden
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Chillenden?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Chillenden
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, daylight in Chillenden lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Chillenden questions
Do you come out to small places like Chillenden?
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 Chillenden?
Aylesham station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
For event organisers in Chillenden
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Who books film set catering in Chillenden?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Chillenden, including:
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Location shoots
- Unit base lunches
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (1.2 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A covered eating area
- A safe distance from kit
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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