Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Claygate Cross, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Claygate Cross and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Base catering
A hog roast near Claygate Cross
Planning a shoot in Claygate Cross
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Claygate Cross for shoots. Claygate Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Central London is about 23 miles from Claygate Cross. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Claygate Cross is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in TN15, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Claygate Cross we cover include Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile east)
Film set catering in Claygate Cross, carved to order
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater commercials and music videos and rural locations.
Near Claygate Cross, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. 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
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A safe distance from kit
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Also in Claygate Cross
What affects the price in Claygate Cross
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Questions from Claygate Cross
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Perfect for your shoot in Claygate Cross
We bring everything we need.
Here’s what people in Claygate Cross most often book a hog roast for:
- Farm and estate locations
- Shoots on location
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
Within reach of Claygate Cross are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (0.9 miles south-east) and Ightham Mote (2.2 miles south-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
A cooked roast can wait.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In December, daylight in Claygate Cross ends around 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away