Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Hammill Park
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Hammill Park.
- Wrap parties
- Unit base lunches
- Milestone days on set
Film set catering in Hammill Park
Film set catering in Hammill Park, slow-roasted on site
On a long shoot day near Hammill Park, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we’re often booked for location days and long days on set.
Near Hammill Park, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Summer shoots near Hammill Park have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your crew
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Hammill Park
Do you come out to small places like Hammill Park?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Hammill Park from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a contact for the day, typically locations or the production office.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Perfect for your shoot in Hammill Park
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Ad shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long shoot days
- Rural locations
Among the historic houses close to Hammill Park are Goodnestone Park (2.6 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, 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.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children generally like it too.
A hog roast compared with other options
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. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Hammill Park hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Shooting in Hammill Park: unit bases and access
Hammill Park is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hammill Park. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Central London is about 62 miles from Hammill Park, within easy reach for London-based crews. The coast is within about 6 miles of Hammill Park, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Elizabeth Drive and Colliery Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Hammill Park, we cover Flemings (1 mile north), Heronden (1 mile south), Barnsole (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Staple (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hammill Park includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.3 miles east)
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
- Sign-off from the location
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away