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Film Set Catering for Hazelwood
Film set catering in Hazelwood: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Extended shoot days
- Lunch at base
Book a hog roast in Hazelwood
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Film set catering in Hazelwood, slow-roasted on site
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. Typical bookings include commercials and music videos and crew appreciation lunches, serving hog roast rolls, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Hazelwood, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Hazelwood questions
Do you come out to small places like Hazelwood?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Hazelwood close to London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Location catering around Hazelwood
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Hazelwood for shoots and the places nearby. Hazelwood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Chelsfield station is about 2.1 miles away. Central London is about 14 miles from Hazelwood. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hazelwood, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the TN14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). The countryside around Hazelwood includes Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include George and Dragon pub (0.9 miles west)
A hog roast compared with other options
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Hazelwood hosts choose us
- All the equipment comes with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, daylight in Hazelwood lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A covered eating area
- One contact for the day
- Flat ground at the unit base
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- A picture of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Hazelwood
A slow roast can wait a little.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hazelwood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Lunch at base
- Historic house shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Crew thank-you days
Historic houses near Hazelwood include Down House (1 mile west) and Quebec House (4.7 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away