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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Denton, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Denton.
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Music video days
Planning an event in Denton?
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
How our film set catering works in Denton
On a long shoot day near Denton, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We’re frequently asked to cater long shoot days and ad shoots, serving spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
Near Denton, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Nearby places to Denton
What else we do in Denton
Location catering around Denton
Denton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Denton. Denton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Denton to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Central London is about 59 miles from Denton, within easy reach for London-based crews. Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles north-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Denton, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in CT4, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on The Street and Canterbury Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Denton we cover include Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Open spaces near Denton include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jackdaw Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Denton is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Denton?
It copes with schedule changes.
Whatever the occasion in Denton, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Music video days
- Rural locations
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, Shepherds Well station is about 2.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- The location manager’s agreement
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Denton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
FAQs for Denton
Can you do a hog roast in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Denton?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Generally, if there’s a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We will agree it with your location manager.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Why choose a hog roast in Denton?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Denton hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away