Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Cross-at-Hand
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Cross-at-Hand and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
Film set catering in Cross-at-Hand
Film set catering in Cross-at-Hand, slow-roasted on site
Crews in Cross-at-Hand work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We are often asked to cater shoots on location and countryside locations, with halloumi skewers, salads and hog roast rolls.
Near Cross-at-Hand, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Cross-at-Hand is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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Who books film set catering in Cross-at-Hand?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
People around Cross-at-Hand book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Location days
- Extended shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
For crew arriving by train, Staplehurst station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Cross-at-Hand
What else we do in Cross-at-Hand
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Cross-at-Hand
Is Cross-at-Hand close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Cross-at-Hand?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you go to remote locations?
Share the route to base and we will plan the journey.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Vehicle access to base
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Cross-at-Hand
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Planning a shoot in Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater shoots across Cross-at-Hand and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Central London is about 35 miles from Cross-at-Hand, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Cross-at-Hand include Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cross-at-Hand, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN12 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away