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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Egerton, Kent
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 Egerton.
- Lunch at base
- Shoots on location
- Historic house shoots
Planning an event in Egerton?
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In December, daylight in Egerton ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Egerton
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, a vegan option and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for period drama shoots and end-of-shoot wraps.
For a shoot in a place like Egerton, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Egerton
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Egerton for film and TV crews
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Egerton, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Egerton to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Egerton is roughly 41 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Egerton is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of TN27. Local streets include The Street, Stevens Close and New Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For shoots just outside Egerton, we cover Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- One contact for the day
- A route for our vehicle
- Shelter for crew
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Egerton
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books film set catering in Egerton?
We are self-contained at base.
Hosts in Egerton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Lunch at base
- Long days on set
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 2.7 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Common questions in Egerton
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Egerton close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you need much space at base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards