Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Fleeden
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Fleeden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Period drama shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Fleeden
How our film set catering works in Fleeden
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Whether it is commercials and music videos and long days on set, we can cook new potatoes, hog roast rolls and salads.
Rural locations near Fleeden can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Time on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Fleeden?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Fleeden for film and TV crews
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Fleeden? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Fleeden to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Fleeden is about 46 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Fleeden are Godinton House (2.2 miles north-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Fleeden, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of TN26. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). The countryside around Fleeden includes Orlestone Forest.
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How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. On a winter shoot near Fleeden, 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 cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
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.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china.
Perfect for your shoot in Fleeden
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
Whatever the occasion in Fleeden, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Countryside locations
- Location shoots
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Pluckley station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from locations
- Access agreed with locations
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Fleeden: your questions answered
Could you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
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.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
For event organisers in Fleeden
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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