Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Frinsted
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Frinsted.
- Lunch at base
- Location days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Planning an event in Frinsted?
Frinsted for film and TV crews
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Frinsted? We cover the whole area. Frinsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Frinsted is about 37 miles from central London. Historic houses near Frinsted include Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Frinsted is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the ME9 postcode area. We can cater a shoot on streets such as The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Frinsted, we also cover Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (0.5 miles west)
Film set catering in Frinsted, carved to order
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Frinsted. Whether it’s crew appreciation lunches and long days on set, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and halloumi skewers.
Near Frinsted, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A contact in production
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Frinsted
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Nearby places to Frinsted
What else we do in Frinsted
Events we cater in Frinsted
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Whatever the occasion in Frinsted, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Historic house shoots
For crew arriving by train, Harrietsham station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Frinsted
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Frinsted?
The closest is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles away.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
For event organisers in Frinsted
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.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. By late September, sunset near Frinsted is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away