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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Erriottwood, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Erriottwood.
- Location shoots
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering in Erriottwood
Film set catering in Erriottwood, carved to order
On a long shoot day near Erriottwood, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We are frequently asked to cater lunch at base and period locations, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and hog roast rolls.
Rural locations near Erriottwood can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A covered eating area
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Erriottwood
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Erriottwood:
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long days on set
- Crew appreciation lunches
Erriottwood is about 40 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The space, cover and access they need
What else we do in Erriottwood
FAQs for Erriottwood
Which station is closest to Erriottwood?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Erriottwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What about a wrap party?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll be ready.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will tell you what we can send.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
For an evening wrap.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. On a winter shoot near Erriottwood, the light goes by about 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 confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a shoot in Erriottwood
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Erriottwood, from gardens to fields. Erriottwood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.5 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Erriottwood is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Wherever your shoot is in ME9, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Erriottwood, we cover Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Black Lion Public House (1 mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards