Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Greenhithe, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Greenhithe.
- Location shoots
- Music video days
- Period locations
Film set catering for Greenhithe
Film set catering in Greenhithe, slow-roasted on site
From commercials to long-form drama, we work to your schedule. We are often asked to cater extended shoot days and base catering, with salads, new potatoes and a vegan option.
For a location shoot near Greenhithe, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
- A level area at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
Greenhithe for film and TV crews
Greenhithe is about 3 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Greenhithe? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Greenhithe is roughly 17 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: there’s a station right in Greenhithe: Greenhithe for Bluewater station.
Shoots anywhere in DA9 and DA10 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on Bean Road, The Avenue and Abbey Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Greenhithe include the A206, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Other places close to Greenhithe we cover include Swanscombe (1 mile south-east), Stone (1 mile south-west), Bean (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (3 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles south-east), Swanley (6 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Stone Museum of Geology (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Greenhithe include Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Greenhithe include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.4 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to Greenhithe
Other occasions in Greenhithe
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Greenhithe
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Greenhithe?
We are self-contained at base.
Whatever the occasion in Greenhithe, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location shoots
- Period drama shoots
With the A206 nearby, Greenhithe is easy for us and the trucks to reach.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Post allergen details at base
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Common questions in Greenhithe
Could you cook in Castle Hill Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Greenhithe?
Greenhithe has its own station: Greenhithe for Bluewater station.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you cover Greenhithe?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Greenhithe and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Because the roast starts early, and in December Greenhithe is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away