Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Donkey Street
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Donkey Street.
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in Donkey Street
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and the cost guide.
About our film set catering in Donkey Street
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and wrap days.
Near Donkey Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Donkey Street
Is Donkey Street too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What does the production need from you?
Every production is different.
Also near Donkey Street
Other occasions in Donkey Street
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, daylight in Donkey Street ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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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:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Shelter for crew
- A route for our vehicle
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Planning a shoot in Donkey Street
Donkey Street is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Donkey Street, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Donkey Street is about 57 miles from central London. Among the historic houses close to Donkey Street are Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles north). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in TN29, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Dymchurch (1 mile south), West Hythe (2 miles north-east), Lympne (2 miles north-east), Palmarsh (2 miles north-east) and Berwick (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Hythe Museum (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Donkey Street include Tolsford Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shepherd And Crook Public House (under half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
Give us one contact in production.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Who books film set catering in Donkey Street?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Donkey Street. Here are some of the most popular:
- Commercials and music videos
- Historic house shoots
- Unit base lunches
- Long shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards