Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Clapper Hill
Film set catering in Clapper Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Clapper Hill
Crew catering near Clapper Hill
Clapper Hill is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Clapper Hill, whatever the venue. Clapper Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Historic houses near Clapper Hill include Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Clapper Hill is about 42 miles from central London. Clapper Hill is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Clapper Hill, we also cover Fosten Green (1 mile west), East End (1 mile south-west), Parkgate (1 mile south-east), London Beach (2 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (10 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north), Paddock Wood (12 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles south-east) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Mervyn Quinlan Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.8 miles north-west).
Film set catering for your shoot in Clapper Hill
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include end-of-shoot wraps and long days on set, with hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Clapper Hill can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Where the roaster can go in Clapper Hill
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
FAQs for Clapper Hill
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’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Clapper Hill from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Occasions we serve in Clapper Hill
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
In Clapper Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Headcorn station, about 4.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
A second meat widens the menu.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. By late September, sunset near Clapper Hill is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Travel to Clapper Hill
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Clapper Hill
Also in Clapper Hill
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away