Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Congelow, Kent
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Congelow. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- Unit base lunches
Planning an event in Congelow?
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Film set catering in Congelow, carved to order
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. We serve a vegan option, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for location shoots and milestone days on set.
Near Congelow, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Who books film set catering in Congelow?
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Congelow, such as:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- Lunch at base
Congelow is about 30 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The space, cover and access they need
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
For event organisers in Congelow
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Where the roaster can go in Congelow
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Congelow
How far is Congelow from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Is Congelow too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
What affects the price in Congelow
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Congelow
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Crew catering near Congelow
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Congelow, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Congelow to Canterbury (about 28 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Yalding station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station.
Shoots anywhere in ME18 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Other places close to Congelow we cover include Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.5 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us one contact in production.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Congelow
More for events in Congelow
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Congelow is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away