Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Headcorn
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Headcorn and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Long days on set
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Location days
Film set catering in Headcorn
Film set catering in Headcorn, carved to order
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. For music video days and wrap parties, we can cook salads, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb and more.
For a location shoot near Headcorn, base might be in a field or farmyard. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Headcorn ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Headcorn
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Headcorn
Also in Headcorn
Questions from Headcorn
Which station is closest to Headcorn?
Headcorn has its own station: Headcorn station.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Headcorn?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will confirm.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
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: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Shelter for crew
- A safe distance from kit
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Location catering around Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Headcorn for shoots and the places nearby. Headcorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Headcorn station serves Headcorn directly. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Headcorn, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN27, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover shoots in Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (within half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us one contact in production.
A second meat widens the menu.
Who books film set catering in Headcorn?
Good for wraps too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Headcorn and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Shoots on location
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
Headcorn is about 39 miles from central London.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Staffing on the day
- The space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards