Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Hales Place
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hales Place? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Hales Place
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Film set catering in Hales Place, carved to order
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and crew appreciation lunches, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Hales Place, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
FAQs for Hales Place
Can you do a hog roast in Bus Company Island?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you roast near the sea around Hales Place?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Who books film set catering in Hales Place?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
However big or small the event in Hales Place, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
Hales Place is roughly 53 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Summer shoots near Hales Place have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Hales Place
Other occasions in Hales Place
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Shooting in Hales Place: unit bases and access
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover shoots in Hales Place, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT2 and CT1 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your shoot is on Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Hales Place, we cover Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hales Place include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Archbishop's School (under half a mile south-west) and St Edmund's School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (under half a mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hales Place
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away