Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Greatstone-on-Sea, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Greatstone-on-Sea and the surrounding area.
- Countryside locations
- Wrap days
- Shoots on location
Planning an event in Greatstone-on-Sea?
Film set catering for your shoot in Greatstone-on-Sea
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, in a position locations are happy with. Typical bookings include period locations and crew thank-you days, serving a vegan option, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Rural locations near Greatstone-on-Sea can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Vehicle access to base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Events we cater in Greatstone-on-Sea
It copes with schedule changes.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Greatstone-on-Sea, such as:
- Wrap days
- Milestone days on set
- Commercials and music videos
- Long days on set
Central London is about 58 miles from Greatstone-on-Sea, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. By late September, sunset near Greatstone-on-Sea is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
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Greatstone-on-Sea: your questions answered
Could you cook in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Greatstone-on-Sea?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Is mains power needed?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Shooting in Greatstone-on-Sea: unit bases and access
Greatstone-on-Sea is about 9 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Shoots in Greatstone-on-Sea are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Greatstone-on-Sea is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Wherever your shoot is in TN28, we can roast on site for your crew. Local streets include Alfred Road, Meehan Road South and Hardy Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Greatstone-on-Sea, we also cover Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile north), New Romney (1 mile north-west), Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south), Lydd (3 miles south-west) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (14 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romney 'castle' (3.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Local schools include The Marsh Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Fisherman pub (less than half a mile south)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Give us one contact in production.
A second meat widens the menu.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards