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Film Set Catering in Fairseat
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Fairseat and across Kent.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Music video days
- Farm and estate locations
Film set catering for Fairseat
Film set catering in Fairseat, carved to order
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. On the menu are a vegan option, salads and halloumi skewers, and we’re frequently booked for lunch at base and shoots on location.
Rural locations near Fairseat can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Shooting in Fairseat: unit bases and access
Fairseat is about 7 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Fairseat for shoots. Fairseat is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Fairseat to London (about 22 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.6 miles south, is the nearest station. Fairseat is about 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Fairseat is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over TN15. From Vigo Road and Platt House Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Fairseat we cover include Hodsoll Street (1 mile north), Labour-in-vain (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south-east) and Vigo Village (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (2.9 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2 miles east).
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Fairseat?
We bring everything we need.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Fairseat and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (4.5 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Summer shoots near Fairseat have light until about 9:20pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Fairseat
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Fairseat
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
Name a contact for the day.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Fairseat
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards