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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chilmington Green, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Chilmington Green.
- Period drama shoots
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
A hog roast near Chilmington Green
Film set catering in Chilmington Green, carved to order
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For ad shoots and wrap parties, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and salads and more.
Near Chilmington Green, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Why choose a hog roast in Chilmington Green?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Chilmington Green
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A contact in production
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Chilmington Green
Is Chilmington Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Chilmington Green close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Planning a shoot in Chilmington Green
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Chilmington Green suit a hog roast. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Chilmington Green is roughly 47 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Chilmington Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across the TN23 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your shoot is on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Chilmington Green, we cover Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Black Dog pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Summer shoots near Chilmington Green have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Who books film set catering in Chilmington Green?
Good for wraps too.
Whatever the occasion in Chilmington Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Rural locations
- Period locations
- Shoots on location
- Wrap days
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (1.9 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards