Medway · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Halling, Medway
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Halling.
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
Planning an event in Halling?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Film set catering for your shoot in Halling
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We are frequently asked to cater end-of-shoot wraps and location days, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Near Halling, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Shooting in Halling: unit bases and access
Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Halling. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Halling to London (25 miles away).
Within reach of Halling are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (1 mile north-east) and Temple Manor (3 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Central London is about 25 miles from Halling.
We cover shoots in every part of the ME2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Kent Road and Essex Road; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Halling, we also cover Wouldham (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile south-west), North Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile south) and Peters Village (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Luton (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east) and Rochester Castle (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Halling include The Holmesdale School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Homeward Bound pub (under half a mile south)
FAQs for Halling
How far is Halling from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast in Holborough Marshes?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Can you cater our wrap?
Of course. Send us the details.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
What affects the price in Halling
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- The number of people
- Which meats and sides you choose
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Halling
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
- Farm and estate locations
- Long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, Halling has its own station, Halling station.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
Other occasions in Halling
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Halling is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Halling
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Where the roaster can go in Halling
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Shelter for crew
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards