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Film Set Catering in Ebbsfleet
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Ebbsfleet.
- Ad shoots
- Milestone days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
Slow-roasted pork in Ebbsfleet
Events we cater in Ebbsfleet
We are self-contained at base.
People around Ebbsfleet book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Location days
- Historic house shoots
- Countryside locations
- Music video days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Thanet Parkway station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who carves and who serves
Film set catering in Ebbsfleet, slow-roasted on site
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds a lot of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for lunch at base and crew thank-you days.
For a shoot in a place like Ebbsfleet, tracks and soft ground need checking. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Ebbsfleet
Other occasions in Ebbsfleet
What affects the price in Ebbsfleet
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
- Travel to Ebbsfleet
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- A picture of the cooking area
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
FAQs for Ebbsfleet
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Could you cook in Sandwich and Pegwell Bay?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In December, daylight in Ebbsfleet ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A route for our vehicle
- A covered eating area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
Crew catering near Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We cater shoots across Ebbsfleet and nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Ebbsfleet include Quex Park (3.8 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Central London is about 64 miles from Ebbsfleet. With the sea within about 4 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in CT12 and CT13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sportsman pub (1 mile north-east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away