Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Eastchurch, Kent
Film set catering in Eastchurch: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
Book a hog roast in Eastchurch
Film set catering for your shoot in Eastchurch
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. We’re frequently asked to cater commercials and music videos and crew thank-you days, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Near Eastchurch, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Why choose film set catering in Eastchurch?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Eastchurch. Typical bookings include:
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Milestone days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Queenborough station, about 4.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access to base
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Eastchurch
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
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.
Eastchurch for film and TV crews
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. We cover shoots in Eastchurch. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Eastchurch is about 42 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Anywhere in ME12, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, hot food makes a difference on a long day. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Eastchurch hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In December, daylight in Eastchurch ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
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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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
A second meat widens the menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Common questions in Eastchurch
How far is Eastchurch from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Eastchurch?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not offer halal meat.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cater in Eastchurch?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Eastchurch and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards