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Film Set Catering in Hawkhurst
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Hawkhurst and the surrounding area.
- Rural locations
- Wrap parties
- Base catering
Film set catering in Hawkhurst
How the day works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Hawkhurst ends around 3:55pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hawkhurst, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Hawkhurst
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. We serve new potatoes, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater unit base lunches and crew thank-you days.
Shoots around Hawkhurst often use houses, farms and lanes. Let us know about access. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Hawkhurst?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Hawkhurst hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hawkhurst
More for events in Hawkhurst
Why choose film set catering in Hawkhurst?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Unit base lunches
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Long days on set
Historic houses near Hawkhurst include Great Dixter (5 miles south-east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Vehicle access to base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hawkhurst
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Hawkhurst questions
What’s the nearest station to Hawkhurst?
Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Hawkhurst close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Crew catering near Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover shoots in Hawkhurst, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west. Hawkhurst is roughly 41 miles from central London. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hawkhurst, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the TN18 postcode area. From High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
- Local schools include Marlborough House School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Queen's Hotel (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Label the alternatives clearly
We get to base first thing, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards