Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Cooling Street
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Cooling Street.
- Countryside locations
- Wrap days
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Cooling Street
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
About our film set catering in Cooling Street
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. For location shoots and crew appreciation lunches, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Cooling Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Cooling Street for film and TV crews
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Hosts in Cooling Street book us for shoots of all sizes. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Central London is about 26 miles from Cooling Street. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Higham station is about 2.2 miles away.
Anywhere in ME3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Cooling Street include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
Why choose film set catering in Cooling Street?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Period drama shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Music video days
Among the historic houses close to Cooling Street are Temple Manor (3.9 miles south) and Restoration House (3.9 miles south). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
To get a quote, just 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. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Cooling Street. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Cooling Street is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a 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
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Cooling Street
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Cooling Street
Do you come out to small places like Cooling Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Cooling Street close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Where the roaster can go in Cooling Street
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A safe distance from kit
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Also near Cooling Street
What else we do in Cooling Street
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards