Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Dymchurch
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Dymchurch and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Rural locations
Film set catering for Dymchurch
Film set catering for your shoot in Dymchurch
Rural and period locations near Dymchurch can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, salads and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for lunch at base and music video days.
Shoots around Dymchurch frequently use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September shoots near Dymchurch lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Dymchurch: unit bases and access
Dymchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Dymchurch, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Dymchurch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Westenhanger station is about 4.6 miles away. Dymchurch is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We cater shoots across TN29 and CT21. We can cater a shoot on streets such as High Street, Station Road and The Oval, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Donkey Street (1 mile north), West Hythe (3 miles north-east), Palmarsh (3 miles north-east), Lympne (3 miles north) and Berwick (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Dover (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (15 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lympne Castle (2.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Dymchurch: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Dymchurch?
Westenhanger station, about 4.6 miles north of the centre.
Is Dymchurch close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access to base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Events we cater in Dymchurch
It copes with schedule changes.
In Dymchurch and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Rural locations
- Location days
- Base catering
- Milestone days on set
Among the historic houses close to Dymchurch are Westenhanger Castle (4.5 miles north). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Dymchurch
More for events in Dymchurch
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away