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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Cowden, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Cowden.
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
Film set catering for Cowden
How our film set catering works in Cowden
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Whether it’s unit base lunches and historic house shoots, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, hog roast rolls and spit-roast lamb.
Near Cowden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Who books film set catering in Cowden?
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Cowden:
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Rural locations
- Extended shoot days
Central London is about 26 miles from Cowden.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crew catering near Cowden
Cowden is about 5 miles east of East Grinstead, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Cowden for shoots. Cowden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Cowden to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Bassetts Manor (1.7 miles south) and Hammerwood Park (1.7 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Cowden station, roughly 1 mile north-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Cowden, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the TN8 postcode area. From High Street, Church Street and Chantlers Mead or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Stick Hill (2 miles north), Hammerwood (2 miles west), Marsh Green (3 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (4 miles south-west) and Dormansland (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (9 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east), Southborough (7 miles east) and Edenbridge (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Queen Victoria Hospital (4 miles west) and Bolebroke Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. By late September, sunset near Cowden is about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A safe distance from kit
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cowden
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Cowden
Your quote depends on:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Questions from Cowden
How far is Cowden from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
Is Cowden too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards