Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hawkenbury, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Hawkenbury and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Shoots on location
- Long days on set
- Wrap days
Film set catering for Hawkenbury
How our film set catering works in Hawkenbury
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. For crew appreciation lunches and historic house shoots, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and a vegan option.
For a location shoot near Hawkenbury, base might be in a field or farmyard, so ground conditions matter. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Halal is not offered
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap.
Nearby places to Hawkenbury
More for events in Hawkenbury
Planning a shoot in Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 1 mile south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover shoots in Hawkenbury, as well as the surrounding area. Hawkenbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hawkenbury to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Hawkenbury is about 31 miles from central London. Hawkenbury is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Anywhere in TN2 and TN1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Forest Road, Nelson Road and Dorset Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Hawkenbury we cover include Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-west), Broadwater Down (1 mile west), Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east), High Brooms (2 miles north) and Rusthall (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east) and Park Wood (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (1 mile north-west) and The Amelia (1 mile north-west). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.3 miles north-east) and The Skinners’ Kent Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Hawkenbury pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
- The location manager’s agreement
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hawkenbury
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Hawkenbury?
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children normally like it too.
Occasions we serve in Hawkenbury
We bring everything we need.
In Hawkenbury and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Unit base lunches
- Rural locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Period locations
Within reach of Hawkenbury are historic houses such as Groombridge Place (3.9 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.7 miles south-east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
Before booking anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your shoot in Hawkenbury. In December, daylight in Hawkenbury ends around 3:55pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Hawkenbury questions
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Hawkenbury?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Send us the details.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards