Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Cliffs End
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Cliffs End and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
Film set catering in Cliffs End
Cliffs End for film and TV crews
Cliffs End is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cover shoots in Cliffs End, as well as the surrounding area. Cliffs End is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Cliffs End to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Cliffs End has its own station, Thanet Parkway station. Cliffs End is roughly 64 miles from central London. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Foads Lane, Moyes Close and Delacourt Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Cliffs End, we also cover Sevenscore (1 mile west), Chilton (1 mile east), Pegwell (1 mile east), Manston (1 mile north) and Ebbsfleet (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (4 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Broadstairs (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles west) and Deal (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include RAF Manston History Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Westwood Cross (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Chatham House Grammar School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (less than half a mile south)
How our film set catering works in Cliffs End
Some locations near Cliffs End are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For rural locations and location shoots, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Cliffs End, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Common questions in Cliffs End
Is Cliffs End close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Cliffs End too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Also in Cliffs End
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Perfect for your shoot in Cliffs End
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Here’s what people in Cliffs End most often book a hog roast for:
- Extended shoot days
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
- Period drama shoots
Within reach of Cliffs End are historic houses such as Quex Park (3.2 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
What affects the price in Cliffs End
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Cliffs End is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Cliffs End
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Cliffs End
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Vehicle access to base
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards