Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ham, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Ham.
- Historic house shoots
- Lunch at base
- Long shoot days
A hog roast near Ham
Perfect for your shoot in Ham
Alternatives cover everyone.
Here’s what people in Ham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Wrap parties
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Long shoot days
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
Film set catering for your shoot in Ham
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater extended shoot days and milestone days on set.
Rural locations near Ham can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Shooting in Ham: unit bases and access
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover shoots in Ham, as well as the surrounding area. Ham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Ham is about 64 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Ham include Walmer Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (4.5 miles west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Ham, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Wherever your shoot is in CT14, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover shoots in Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Ham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Pigeons pub (1 mile north-east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Ham
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or CT14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. On a winter shoot near Ham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
Questions from Ham
What’s the nearest station to Ham?
Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north of the centre.
Is Ham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you come to Ham?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you have alternatives?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Can you get to rural locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. 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 will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
More for events in Ham
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards