Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Guilton, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Guilton and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering for Guilton
How our film set catering works in Guilton
There are options for crew who don’t eat pork, and we provide allergen information for every dish. For location days and farm and estate locations, we can cook halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Guilton, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Timings are planned around your shoot, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Places near Guilton
Also in Guilton
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a shoot in Guilton
Guilton is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Guilton. Guilton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sandwich station, about 3.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Guilton are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
For shoots in CT3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. From Guilton, Durlock Road and Poulton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Durlock (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile east), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Flemings (1 mile south-east) and Cop Street (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are White Mill (2.6 miles east). The countryside around Guilton includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequer Inn (less than half a mile east)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A named contact at base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Guilton ends around 3:50pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Why choose film set catering in Guilton?
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Guilton, such as:
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Unit base lunches
Guilton is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Questions from Guilton
Do you come out to small places like Guilton?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Guilton close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we’ll respond.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
- 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