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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Durrant Green, Kent
Film set catering in Durrant Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
Film set catering for Durrant Green
Film set catering in Durrant Green, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Durrant Green can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We are often asked to cater countryside locations and base catering, with hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
Near Durrant Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we’re already there when lunch is called. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, daylight in Durrant Green ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
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Durrant Green questions
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a hog roast in Wattle Wood?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Send us the details.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Generally, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- One contact for the day
- Access agreed with locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Why choose film set catering in Durrant Green?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Whatever the occasion in Durrant Green, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Location days
Durrant Green is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
Shooting in Durrant Green: unit bases and access
Durrant Green is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Durrant Green? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Durrant Green to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Durrant Green are Smallhythe Place (4.3 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Durrant Green, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your shoot could be at a house on Ashford Road and Biddenden Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Durrant Green, we also cover Stede Quarter (1 mile north-west), Woolpack Corner (2 miles west), Biddenden (3 miles north-west), Curteis' Corner (3 miles north-west) and Standen (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tenterden and District Museum (2.2 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.4 miles west).
- Local schools include Homewood School (1.5 miles south)
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Nearby places to Durrant Green
More for events in Durrant Green
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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