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Film Set Catering in Eccles
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Eccles? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Farm and estate locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
Book a hog roast in Eccles
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Which meats and sides you choose
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Film set catering in Eccles, carved to order
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include long shoot days and historic house shoots, serving new potatoes, a vegan option and halloumi skewers.
Rural locations near Eccles can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What else we do in Eccles
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Share the allergen list with the crew
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Eccles questions
Is Eccles close to London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Eccles?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you come to Eccles?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Eccles and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Location catering around Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Hosts in Eccles book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Eccles is roughly 28 miles from central London. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is New Hythe station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Eccles is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in ME20, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your shoot is on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Eccles include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Bull Public House (within half a mile north-east)
How it works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Eccles is dark by about 3:50pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Access agreed with locations
- The location manager’s agreement
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Eccles
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Eccles, such as:
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
Historic houses near Eccles include Starkey Castle (3.2 miles north) and Restoration House (4.8 miles north). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away