Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cobham, Kent
Film set catering in Cobham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Cobham
Film set catering in Cobham, carved to order
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. We’re frequently asked to cater period locations and rural locations, with salads, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
Near Cobham, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
FAQs for Cobham
Which station is closest to Cobham?
Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Cobham close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A contact in production
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Shooting in Cobham: unit bases and access
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Cobham. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Central London is about 23 miles from Cobham, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, Sole Street station is about 1.2 miles away.
Anywhere in DA12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Nearby schools include Thamesview School (2.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose film set catering in Cobham?
Good for wraps too.
Here’s what people in Cobham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Base catering
- Countryside locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew thank-you days
Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (less than half a mile south-west) and Starkey Castle (3.1 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What else we do in Cobham
How it works
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset near Cobham is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards