Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Daniel's Water
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Daniel's Water and across Kent.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
- Period locations
Film set catering in Daniel's Water
Film set catering for your shoot in Daniel's Water
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. For long days on set and location days, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Daniel's Water, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, daylight in Daniel's Water lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Daniel's Water
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Halal isn’t offered
A cooked roast can wait.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
Daniel's Water for film and TV crews
Daniel's Water is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Daniel's Water. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Daniel's Water is roughly 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Daniel's Water is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN26 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Fleeden (1 mile south), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-east), Great Chart (1 mile east), Godinton (2 miles north-east) and Hothfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and Romden Castle (3.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Daniel's Water
Which station is closest to Daniel's Water?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Could you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Perfect for your shoot in Daniel's Water
It copes with schedule changes.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Daniel's Water. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
- Crew appreciation lunches
Among the historic houses close to Daniel's Water are Godinton House (2 miles north-east). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. 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.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards