Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Faversham, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Faversham.
- Period drama shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Commercials and music videos
Film set catering for Faversham
About our film set catering in Faversham
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. For base catering and shoots on location, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken for your crew.
In Faversham, send us the base location, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Places near Faversham
Other occasions in Faversham
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Crew catering near Faversham
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Faversham? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: there is a station right in Faversham: Faversham station. Historic houses near Faversham include Belmont House and Gardens (3.5 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your shoot could be at a house on Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Faversham include the A2 and A251, which makes travel to your shoot easy. If your venue is just outside Faversham, we also cover Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Mechanics Arms (under half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Faversham
What’s the nearest station to Faversham?
Faversham station, in Faversham itself.
Could you cook in Oare Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you go to remote locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Events we cater in Faversham
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
People around Faversham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Music video days
With the A2 and A251 nearby, Faversham is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Where the roaster can go in Faversham
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- The location manager’s agreement
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Faversham
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. On a winter shoot near Faversham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards