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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Dartford, Kent
Film set catering in Dartford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
Planning an event in Dartford?
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Film set catering in Dartford, carved to order
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. Popular choices include salads, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for end-of-shoot wraps and extended shoot days.
For a shoot in Dartford, tell us where base is and how to reach it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A route for our vehicle
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A covered eating area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Who books film set catering in Dartford?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Dartford, including:
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
Dartford is about 14 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Your quote depends on:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Dartford for film and TV crews
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Dartford suit a hog roast. Dartford is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Dartford has its own station, Dartford station. Historic houses near Dartford include Hall Place and Gardens (2.8 miles west) and Red House (4.1 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dartford, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A2 and A206, Dartford is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). Dartford is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Label the alternatives clearly
Name a contact for the day.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. At midsummer, daylight in Dartford lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- 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 clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Dartford
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
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FAQs for Dartford
Which station is closest to Dartford?
Dartford station, in Dartford itself.
How far is Dartford from London?
About 14 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Can you cater in Dartford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Dartford and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away