Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Fenn Street
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Fenn Street and across Medway.
- Base catering
- Location shoots
- Long shoot days
Book a hog roast in Fenn Street
Film set catering for your shoot in Fenn Street
Rural and period locations near Fenn Street can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. For extended shoot days and music video days, we can cook halloumi skewers, new potatoes and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Fenn Street, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Common questions in Fenn Street
How far is Fenn Street from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Fenn Street?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, sunset near Fenn Street is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
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It copes with schedule changes.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Fenn Street. Typical bookings include:
- Location days
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Fenn Street?
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Fenn Street hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
For an evening wrap.
Shooting in Fenn Street: unit bases and access
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Shoots in Fenn Street are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Fenn Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Fenn Street to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Fenn Street is about 29 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cover shoots in every part of ME3 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Fenn Street we cover include Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Fenn Street includes Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Where the roaster can go in Fenn Street
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away