Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Cuxton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Cuxton.
- Lunch at base
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
Film set catering for Cuxton
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Post allergen details at base
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
How our film set catering works in Cuxton
Rural and period locations near Cuxton can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Whether it is extended shoot days and wrap days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, a vegan option and salads and more.
Near Cuxton, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
Why choose film set catering in Cuxton?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Here’s what people in Cuxton most often book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days on set
- Countryside locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
Nearby historic houses include Starkey Castle (0.9 miles south) and Temple Manor (1.7 miles north-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Cuxton
How far is Cuxton from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Cuxton?
Cuxton station, in Cuxton itself.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
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.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Shooting in Cuxton: unit bases and access
Cuxton is about 2 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Cuxton, from gardens to fields. Cuxton is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Cuxton station is in Cuxton itself. Central London is about 25 miles from Cuxton, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in ME2, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Station Road, Charles Drive and James Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Cuxton, we cover Lower Bush (1 mile west), North Halling (1 mile south-west), Upper Bush (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile east) and Halling (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east), Park Wood (7 miles east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (2.3 miles north-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles north)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Dietary requirements
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A covered eating area
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Cuxton
Other occasions in Cuxton
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In December, daylight in Cuxton ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away