Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Further Quarter
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Further Quarter and the surrounding area.
- Lunch at base
- Rural locations
- Period locations
Film set catering for Further Quarter
About our film set catering in Further Quarter
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around Further Quarter. We are often asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and location shoots, serving salads, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Near Further Quarter, check tracks and ground with locations. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Where the roaster can go in Further Quarter
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A contact in production
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Further Quarter questions
What’s the nearest station to Further Quarter?
Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Further Quarter too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Who books film set catering in Further Quarter?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Further Quarter, such as:
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Shoots on location
Further Quarter is roughly 43 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Further Quarter?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Further Quarter
Other occasions in Further Quarter
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Summer shoots near Further Quarter have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Shooting in Further Quarter: unit bases and access
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater shoots across Further Quarter and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Further Quarter to Canterbury (20 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Further Quarter, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover shoots in High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Halal isn’t offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
A second meat widens the menu.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away