Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Coxheath, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Coxheath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
Book a hog roast in Coxheath
Film set catering in Coxheath, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. Typical bookings include ad shoots and extended shoot days, serving hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and salads.
Shoots around Coxheath often use houses, farms and lanes. Tell us about the route to base. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a shoot in Coxheath
Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Coxheath. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Coxheath to Canterbury (25 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north. Among the historic houses close to Coxheath are Stoneacre (3.7 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Coxheath, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in ME17 and ME15, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Coxheath ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
- Shelter for crew
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Coxheath
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Coxheath and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Base catering
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
- Location days
Central London is about 31 miles from Coxheath, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staffing on the day
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Coxheath
Which station is closest to Coxheath?
East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What else we do in Coxheath
Why choose a hog roast in Coxheath?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away