Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Harvel, Kent
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Harvel and across Kent.
- Wrap parties
- Extended shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Book a hog roast in Harvel
Film set catering for your shoot in Harvel
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. We serve hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for crew thank-you days and unit base lunches.
Near Harvel, 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 pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Harvel
What’s the nearest station to Harvel?
Sole Street station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Is Harvel too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you cover Harvel?
Yes, Harvel is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That is exactly how we work.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Halal isn’t offered
Give us one contact in production.
Ask about china.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Late-September shoots near Harvel lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Also near Harvel
What else we do in Harvel
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Carved to order by a chef
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Harvel
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Which meats and sides you’d like
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your shoot in Harvel
Alternatives cover everyone.
People around Harvel book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Countryside locations
- Shoots on location
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
Within reach of Harvel are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.4 miles north-east) and Starkey Castle (4.2 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Planners, venues and businesses
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. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Crew catering near Harvel
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Harvel. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Central London is about 23 miles from Harvel. For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre.
Anywhere in DA13, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For shoots just outside Harvel, we cover Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Harvel include Meopham School (1.7 miles north)
Where the roaster can go in Harvel
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Access agreed with locations
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away