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Film Set Catering for Hawthorn
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Hawthorn.
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Hawthorn
Film set catering in Hawthorn, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Hawthorn can be miles from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Whether it’s shoots on location and historic house shoots, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads and more.
Near Hawthorn, check tracks and ground with locations. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
FAQs for Hawthorn
Which station is closest to Hawthorn?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Hawthorn close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can you work to the call sheet?
That’s exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, daylight in Hawthorn lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Hawthorn?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Hawthorn hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
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Location catering around Hawthorn
Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Hawthorn. Hawthorn is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Hawthorn is about 56 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station is about 2.4 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Hawthorn, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in CT6 and CT3, we can roast on site for your crew. Whether your shoot is on Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A299 close by, Hawthorn is simple for us to get to. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Hawthorn
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
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.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hawthorn, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We pack away straight after service.
China crockery is available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Occasions we serve in Hawthorn
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Hawthorn is on or near the A299, good for unit base access.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away