Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cotman's Ash, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Cotman's Ash and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Music video days
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
Planning an event in Cotman's Ash?
About our film set catering in Cotman's Ash
Some locations near Cotman's Ash are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. Typical bookings include music video days and wrap parties, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and a vegan option.
Near Cotman's Ash, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from locations
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently 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.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Cotman's Ash?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count crew needing an alternative
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books film set catering in Cotman's Ash?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Ad shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
Cotman's Ash is about 19 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Any travel or access charges
Nearby places to Cotman's Ash
Also in Cotman's Ash
Planning a shoot in Cotman's Ash
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Cotman's Ash, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Cotman's Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Kemsing station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Cotman's Ash include Lullingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Knole House (3.9 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Cotman's Ash is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN15 postcode area. Other places close to Cotman's Ash we cover include Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cotman's Ash include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile north-west)
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. On a winter shoot near Cotman's Ash, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Cotman's Ash questions
Which station is closest to Cotman's Ash?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Typically, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you cater in Cotman's Ash?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cotman's Ash and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards