Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Hamstreet
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hamstreet and across Kent.
- Lunch at base
- Period locations
- Extended shoot days
Planning an event in Hamstreet?
How our film set catering works in Hamstreet
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too. We’re often asked to cater location shoots and ad shoots, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Near Hamstreet, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, daylight in Hamstreet lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Hamstreet?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Hamstreet for film and TV crews
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Hamstreet, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Hamstreet is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hamstreet to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
Central London is about 51 miles from Hamstreet, within easy reach for London-based crews.
For shoots in TN26, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Hamstreet, we also cover Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dukes Head pub (within half a mile west)
Places near Hamstreet
More for events in Hamstreet
Who books film set catering in Hamstreet?
Carving serves a crew fast.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hamstreet, including:
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Ad shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Ham Street station serves Hamstreet directly.
Before you book anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for Hamstreet
What’s the nearest station to Hamstreet?
Hamstreet has its own station: Ham Street station.
How far is Hamstreet from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you have alternatives?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal isn’t available.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hamstreet
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from kit
- A route for our vehicle
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We pack away straight after service.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
- 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