Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hawley, Kent
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Hawley. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Wrap days
A hog roast near Hawley
Shooting in Hawley: unit bases and access
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Hawley for shoots. Hawley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
Within reach of Hawley are historic houses such as Hall Place and Gardens (3.3 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (4.6 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.5 miles south. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hawley, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the DA2 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Hawley, we cover Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Hawley includes Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Four Lymes pub (less than half a mile north)
About our film set catering in Hawley
Crews in Hawley work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. We are often asked to cater milestone days on set and location days, with hog roast rolls, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Near Hawley, check tracks and ground with locations. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Events we cater in Hawley
Alternatives cover everyone.
In Hawley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Rural locations
Hawley is roughly 15 miles from central London.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Hawley is dark by about 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- The location manager’s agreement
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
Hawley: your questions answered
Is Hawley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hawley?
The closest is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you set up at the unit base?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you do wrap parties?
Of course. Tell us the date and location.
More for events in Hawley
Why choose a hog roast in Hawley?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards