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Film Set Catering in Doddington
Film set catering in Doddington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Unit base lunches
- Countryside locations
- Long days on set
Slow-roasted pork in Doddington
How our film set catering works in Doddington
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Whether it’s period locations and countryside locations, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Doddington, tracks and soft ground need checking. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Shooting in Doddington: unit bases and access
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hosts in Doddington book us for shoots of all sizes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Doddington is about 40 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Teynham station, about 4 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Doddington is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Doddington, we cover Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Shelter for crew
- One contact for the day
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Doddington: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Doddington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you cater in Doddington?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Doddington and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Doddington
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Doddington
Other occasions in Doddington
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, daylight in Doddington ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a hog roast in Doddington?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Who books film set catering in Doddington?
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.3 miles east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away