Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Goodnestone, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Goodnestone.
- Commercials and music videos
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
Planning an event in Goodnestone?
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Summer shoots near Goodnestone have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- Afterwards we clear our spot at base.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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About our film set catering in Goodnestone
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. Typical bookings include base catering and historic house shoots, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Near Goodnestone, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level area at base
- A safe distance from kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Questions from Goodnestone
How far is Goodnestone from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Goodnestone?
Adisham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Who books film set catering in Goodnestone?
A slow roast can wait a little.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Goodnestone, such as:
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
Goodnestone is roughly 60 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
Goodnestone for film and TV crews
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Goodnestone for shoots and the places nearby. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Adisham station, about 1.5 miles west, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Goodnestone include Goodnestone Park (within half a mile south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
For shoots in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Goodnestone, we also cover Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Fitzwalter Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
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Other occasions in Goodnestone
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Goodnestone
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Goodnestone hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away