Medway · England
Film Set Catering in Frindsbury
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Frindsbury. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
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Slow-roasted pork in Frindsbury
How our film set catering works in Frindsbury
Crews in Frindsbury work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for rural locations and period locations.
For a location shoot near Frindsbury, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. On a winter shoot near Frindsbury, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A contact in production
- Vehicle access to base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Location catering around Frindsbury
Frindsbury is about 1 mile north-east of Rochester, in Medway. A hog roast suits shoots around Frindsbury, whatever the venue. Frindsbury is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Frindsbury to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Frindsbury is about 27 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. For cast and crew travelling by train, Strood station is in Frindsbury itself.
Wherever your shoot is in ME2 and ME1, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your shoot is on Mill Road, Grove Road and Bowes Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Frindsbury is on the A289, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Rochester Riverside (1 mile south), Brompton (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (5 miles south), Twydall (4 miles south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.6 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Frindsbury include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (0.8 miles north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles south-east)
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Numbers
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Frindsbury
We are self-contained at base.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Frindsbury:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
With the A289 nearby, Frindsbury is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from Frindsbury
Could you cook in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Frindsbury close to London?
About 27 miles from central London.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away