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Film Set Catering in Frant
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Frant? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Location days
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Frant
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Film set catering for your shoot in Frant
On a long shoot day near Frant, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it’s farm and estate locations and wrap days, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken and more.
Rural locations near Frant can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
For event organisers in Frant
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. By late September, sunset near Frant is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. 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.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Crew catering near Frant
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Frant for shoots and the places nearby. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Frant to Brighton (about 25 miles away).
Central London is about 32 miles from Frant, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Frant include Wadhurst Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Groombridge Place (3.8 miles north-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Frant is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Frant, we also cover The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Frant include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The George Public House (less than half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
For an evening wrap.
Why choose film set catering in Frant?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Frant, such as:
- Wrap days
- Shoots on location
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Frant station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Frant
Could you cook in Eridge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Frant?
Frant station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Access agreed with locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Frant
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Frant
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away