Kent · England
Film Set Catering in East Malling
Film set catering in East Malling: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Lunch at base
- Wrap parties
- Crew appreciation lunches
Slow-roasted pork in East Malling
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A level area at base
- A named contact at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Film set catering in East Malling, slow-roasted on site
Crews in East Malling work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We serve rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater historic house shoots and crew thank-you days.
Around East Malling, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Why choose a hog roast in East Malling?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
Name a contact for the day.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Who books film set catering in East Malling?
We bring everything we need.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near East Malling:
- Historic house shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
Within reach of East Malling are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (4.9 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Common questions in East Malling
Which station is closest to East Malling?
East Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is East Malling close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Shooting in East Malling: unit bases and access
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover shoots in East Malling, as well as the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is East Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. East Malling is roughly 27 miles from central London.
Anywhere in ME19, we can roast on site for your crew. From High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside East Malling, we also cover Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). The countryside around East Malling includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near East Malling include The Malling School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south)
Nearby places to East Malling
More for events in East Malling
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer shoots near East Malling have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards