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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Culmers, Kent
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Culmers. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
- Commercials and music videos
Book a hog roast in Culmers
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
Film set catering in Culmers, carved to order
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. We are often asked to cater long shoot days and crew thank-you days, serving halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and a vegan option.
Near Culmers, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What affects the price in Culmers
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a shoot in Culmers
Culmers is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Culmers is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Faversham station is about 2.2 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles of Culmers, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in ME13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. If your venue is just outside Culmers, we also cover Graveney (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south-west), Broom Street (1 mile north-west), Slutshole (1 mile south-east) and Hernhill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Culmers include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (2 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Culmers
Other occasions in Culmers
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Access agreed with locations
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Who books film set catering in Culmers?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Hosts in Culmers book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Commercials and music videos
- Lunch at base
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap parties
Culmers is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September shoots near Culmers lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Culmers
Which station is closest to Culmers?
Faversham station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal isn’t available.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will be ready.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away