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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chilton, Kent
Film set catering in Chilton: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Wrap parties
- Location shoots
- Historic house shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Chilton
Who books film set catering in Chilton?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Hosts in Chilton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Location days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Ramsgate station, about 0.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
Film set catering in Chilton, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. Whether it is milestone days on set and long days on set, we can cook a vegan option, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
Shoots around Chilton often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Because the roast starts early, and in December Chilton is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or CT11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Chilton
What’s the nearest station to Chilton?
Ramsgate station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Towns and villages near Chilton
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Chilton for film and TV crews
Chilton is about 1 mile south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cater shoots across Chilton and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chilton to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Central London is about 65 miles from Chilton, within easy reach for London-based crews. The A299 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Chilton. The coast is within about 2 miles of Chilton, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in CT11 and CT12, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Saxon Road, Downs Road and Edith Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Chilton include the A299, which makes travel to your shoot easy. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Pegwell (1 mile south), Cliffs End (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile north), Manston (1 mile north-west) and Haine (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles south) and Herne Bay (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Westwood Cross (1.9 miles north) and Ramsgate Tunnels (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chilton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Chilton include Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.9 miles east) and Chatham House Grammar School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Belle Vue pub (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards