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Film Set Catering for Fordcombe
Film set catering in Fordcombe: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Rural locations
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
Planning an event in Fordcombe?
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
How our film set catering works in Fordcombe
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when. Whether it’s period drama shoots and rural locations, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Fordcombe, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours.
Location catering around Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Fordcombe is well within our area for shoots and the places nearby. Fordcombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Central London is about 27 miles from Fordcombe. Fordcombe is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN3, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Fordcombe, we cover Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include Chafford Arms (under half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Give us one contact in production.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
For event organisers in Fordcombe
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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.
Also near Fordcombe
Other occasions in Fordcombe
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Fordcombe
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in Fordcombe, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Milestone days on set
- Historic house shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Countryside locations
Historic houses near Fordcombe include Groombridge Place (1.8 miles south) and Penshurst Place (2.3 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Common questions in Fordcombe
Is Fordcombe 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 far is Fordcombe from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Late-September shoots near Fordcombe lose the light at about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Fordcombe, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards