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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Elvington, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Elvington and across Kent.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Period locations
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering for Elvington
Location catering around Elvington
Elvington is about 5 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Elvington? We can help. Elvington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Elvington to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Elvington include Goodnestone Park (2.8 miles north-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Elvington is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in CT15, we can bring the roaster to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Sweetbriar Lane, Poplar Drive and Fairview Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Barfrestone (1 mile west), Frogham (1 mile west), Tilmanstone (2 miles east), Nonington (2 miles north-west) and Chillenden (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south).
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.6 miles south)
Film set catering in Elvington, carved to order
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater farm and estate locations and base catering.
For a shoot in a place like Elvington, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Elvington: your questions answered
How far is Elvington from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we will respond.
Why choose a hog roast in Elvington?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By late September, sunset near Elvington is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Occasions we serve in Elvington
Carving serves a crew fast.
In Elvington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Shoots on location
- Rural locations
- Lunch at base
- End-of-shoot wraps
Central London is about 62 miles from Elvington, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
What affects the price in Elvington
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A covered eating area
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Sign-off from the location
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Halal is not offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards