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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Chitty, Kent
Film set catering in Chitty: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
Planning an event in Chitty?
Film set catering for your shoot in Chitty
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. We serve a vegan option, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are frequently booked for ad shoots and rural locations.
Near Chitty, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Chitty?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. By late September, sunset near Chitty is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Chitty?
It copes with schedule changes.
Whatever the occasion in Chitty, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Shoots on location
- Music video days
- Base catering
- Historic house shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station is about 4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Towns and villages near Chitty
Other occasions in Chitty
Location catering around Chitty
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chitty and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Chitty is about 57 miles from central London. The coast is within about 4 miles of Chitty, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Chitty includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Chitty
Could you cook in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Chitty too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards