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Film Set Catering in Hearnden Green
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Hearnden Green.
- Period locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew thank-you days
A hog roast near Hearnden Green
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How our film set catering works in Hearnden Green
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when. On the menu are new potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for lunch at base and music video days.
Rural locations near Hearnden Green can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Hearnden Green
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hearnden Green
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Hearnden Green
A slow roast can wait a little.
Hosts in Hearnden Green book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Period locations
- Long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
Historic houses near Hearnden Green include Leeds Castle (4.1 miles north) and Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- What crockery is supplied
Towns and villages near Hearnden Green
Also in Hearnden Green
Shooting in Hearnden Green: unit bases and access
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Hearnden Green? We can help. Hearnden Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hearnden Green to Canterbury (about 21 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Hearnden Green is about 37 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hearnden Green, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area. For shoots just outside Hearnden Green, we cover Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
Common questions in Hearnden Green
How far is Hearnden Green from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Hearnden Green?
Headcorn station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you set up at the unit base?
Not much: a level area at base.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you get to rural locations?
Share the route to base and we will confirm.
What happens on the day
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. By late September, sunset near Hearnden Green is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards