Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Goudhurst, Kent
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 Goudhurst.
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
- Shoots on location
A hog roast near Goudhurst
Planning a shoot in Goudhurst
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Goudhurst? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Goudhurst to Canterbury (29 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Goudhurst are Scotney Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Goudhurst is about 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Goudhurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on High Street, Church Road and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Goudhurst we cover include Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Goudhurst include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star And Eagle Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
Film set catering for your shoot in Goudhurst
On a long shoot day near Goudhurst, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: it roasts through the morning and is carved fast when lunch is called. We serve salads, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for long days on set and commercials and music videos.
For a shoot in a place like Goudhurst, tracks and soft ground need checking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Late-September shoots near Goudhurst lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Goudhurst
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Sign-off from the location
- Access agreed with locations
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Post allergen details at base
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
Give us one contact in production, generally locations or the production office.
Ask about china.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Perfect for your shoot in Goudhurst
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Goudhurst, such as:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Historic house shoots
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 4.5 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Common questions in Goudhurst
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Goudhurst?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Places near Goudhurst
More for events in Goudhurst
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards