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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cliftonville, Kent
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Cliftonville.
- Location days
- Ad shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering for Cliftonville
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Film set catering in Cliftonville, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. Whether it is period drama shoots and location shoots, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls and more.
For a location shoot near Cliftonville, base might be in a field or farmyard. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- One contact for the day
- A covered eating area
- A safe distance from kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Crew catering near Cliftonville
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Cliftonville? We can help. Cliftonville is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Within reach of Cliftonville are historic houses such as Quex Park (3.9 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Cliftonville is roughly 65 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in CT9, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Margate West (2.4 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Clifton Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Cliftonville ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Cliftonville
Can you roast near the sea around Cliftonville?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Cliftonville from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
For an evening wrap.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your shoot in Cliftonville
We bring everything we need.
Hosts in Cliftonville book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Location days
- Unit base lunches
- Rural locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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