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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hawkenbury, Kent
Film set catering in Hawkenbury: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Period drama shoots
- Base catering
- Wrap days
Book a hog roast in Hawkenbury
Film set catering for your shoot in Hawkenbury
Rural and period locations near Hawkenbury can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. For unit base lunches and period drama shoots, we can cook rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and halloumi skewers and more.
For a shoot in a place like Hawkenbury, tracks and soft ground need checking. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Common questions in Hawkenbury
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Hawkenbury from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we’ll confirm.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Crew catering near Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater shoots at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hawkenbury. Hawkenbury is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hawkenbury to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Staplehurst station, about 1.3 miles west, is the nearest station. Hawkenbury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hawkenbury
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Why choose film set catering in Hawkenbury?
Alternatives cover everyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hawkenbury and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Crew thank-you days
- Farm and estate locations
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 37 miles from Hawkenbury, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
How the day works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Hawkenbury. Summer shoots near Hawkenbury have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hawkenbury, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Hawkenbury
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Also near Hawkenbury
More for events in Hawkenbury
Organising for someone else?
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.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away