Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Halfway Street
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Halfway Street.
- Crew thank-you days
- Long shoot days
- End-of-shoot wraps
Film set catering in Halfway Street
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
How our film set catering works in Halfway Street
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for countryside locations and ad shoots.
For a shoot in a place like Halfway Street, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Where the roaster can go in Halfway Street
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Approval from locations
- One contact for the day
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Location catering around Halfway Street
Halfway Street is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Halfway Street. Halfway Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Halfway Street to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Central London is about 61 miles from Halfway Street. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Halfway Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 6 miles of Halfway Street, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in CT15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Sibertswold (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile east), Lydden (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (2 miles east) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (4.5 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bricklayers' Arms (0.5 miles north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, 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. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Who books film set catering in Halfway Street?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Halfway Street, such as:
- Location shoots
- Long days on set
- Period drama shoots
- Wrap days
Among the historic houses close to Halfway Street are Goodnestone Park (4.3 miles north) and Acrise Place (4.9 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Halfway Street ends around 3:50pm.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label the alternatives clearly
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
Ask about china.
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Halfway Street questions
Which station is closest to Halfway Street?
The closest is Shepherds Well station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards