Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Grange
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Grange and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Countryside locations
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
Book a hog roast in Grange
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Grange hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price or the cost guide.
Film set catering in Grange, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. For end-of-shoot wraps and milestone days on set, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
Near Grange, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count crew needing an alternative
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
China crockery is available on request.
Towns and villages near Grange
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. By late September, sunset near Grange is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about shelter for your crew
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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FAQs for Grange
Which station is closest to Grange?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Grange close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- The location manager’s agreement
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Shooting in Grange: unit bases and access
Grange is about 1 mile north of Gillingham, in Medway. Grange is well within our area for shoots. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Grange to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Grange is roughly 30 miles from central London. For crew arriving by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 1.3 miles away.
Here we cover the ME7 and ME8 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Grange Road, Lower Featherby Road and Odo Rise or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Lower Twydall (1 mile south-east), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south), Darland (2 miles south-west) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (3.3 miles west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Schools near Grange include The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hastings Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your shoot in Grange
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Grange, such as:
- Long shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Music video days
- Lunch at base
Historic houses near Grange include Restoration House (3.3 miles west) and Temple Manor (4 miles west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards