Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Flete, Kent
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Flete.
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
- Unit base lunches
Book a hog roast in Flete
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Film set catering in Flete, slow-roasted on site
Rural and period locations near Flete can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. We are often asked to cater wrap parties and crew appreciation lunches, with spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes.
Near Flete, check tracks and ground with locations. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Where the roaster can go in Flete
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Location catering around Flete
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Shoots in Flete are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Flete is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Margate station, about 1.5 miles north. Within reach of Flete are historic houses such as Quex Park (2.2 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We cater shoots across CT9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Flete include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
Also in Flete
Why choose a hog roast in Flete?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Flete hosts choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Flete: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Flete?
Margate station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Flete too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What about a wrap party?
We do. Send us the details.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cover Flete?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Flete
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Flete is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Flete?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Flete, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Long days on set
- Base catering
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
Flete is about 64 miles from central London.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear our spot after lunch.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards