Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Darland
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Darland.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Base catering
- Extended shoot days
Planning an event in Darland?
Film set catering in Darland, slow-roasted on site
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include location days and rural locations, with halloumi skewers, salads and new potatoes.
Near Darland, 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 a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Darland
A slow roast can wait a little.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Darland and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
Central London is about 30 miles from Darland, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Darland
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Shelter for crew
- Approval from locations
- Access agreed with locations
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, and it is carved the same way.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. On a winter shoot near Darland, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight 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 serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Common questions in Darland
Is Darland too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Darland Banks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you cover Darland?
Yes, Darland is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Send the location and access notes and we’ll plan the journey.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Shooting in Darland: unit bases and access
Darland is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Darland, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Darland is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Darland to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.7 miles north, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Darland include Restoration House (2.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (3.5 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Darland is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across the ME7 postcode area and the streets around it. Your shoot could be at a house on Brickmakers Way, Banksview Drive and Pear Tree Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover shoots in Hale (1 mile north-west), Capstone (1 mile south), Luton (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east) and Gillingham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Six Poor Travellers House (3 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Darland includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Darland include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.9 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Star pub (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen list with the crew
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards