Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Fordwich, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Fordwich and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Fordwich
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
About our film set catering in Fordwich
Crews in Fordwich work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Typical bookings include period locations and crew appreciation lunches, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and salads.
Near Fordwich, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning a shoot in Fordwich
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Fordwich, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Fordwich is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For cast and crew travelling by train, there’s a station right in Fordwich: Sturry station. The coast is within about 6 miles of Fordwich, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in CT2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Fordwich, we also cover Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Fordwich Arms (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Fordwich ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A route for our vehicle
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Fordwich
A slow roast can wait a little.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Fordwich. Here are some of the most popular:
- Historic house shoots
- Ad shoots
- Shoots on location
- Farm and estate locations
Fordwich is about 54 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Places near Fordwich
What else we do in Fordwich
Why choose a hog roast in Fordwich?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
FAQs for Fordwich
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Fordwich?
Fordwich has its own station: Sturry station.
Do you come to Fordwich?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Fordwich and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards