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Film Set Catering in Four Throws
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Four Throws and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
Planning an event in Four Throws?
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
About our film set catering in Four Throws
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. For crew thank-you days and music video days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
For a shoot in a place like Four Throws, tracks and soft ground need checking. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
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Other occasions in Four Throws
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Summer shoots near Four Throws have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Four Throws: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Four Throws from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
A cooked roast can wait.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Crew catering near Four Throws
Four Throws is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Four Throws. Four Throws is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west. Within reach of Four Throws are historic houses such as Great Dixter (3.9 miles south-east). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Four Throws is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN18, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Rye Road, Foxhole Lane and Conghurst Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Little Conghurst (1 mile south-west), Pipsden (1 mile north-west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west), The Moor (1 mile west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Oak And Ivy Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Four Throws
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
However big or small the event in Four Throws, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Shoots on location
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
Four Throws is roughly 42 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away