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Film Set Catering in Hemsted
Film set catering in Hemsted: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Base catering
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Hemsted
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Film set catering in Hemsted, slow-roasted on site
Crews can be big, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Popular choices include salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater shoots on location and end-of-shoot wraps.
Near Hemsted, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
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What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
The process
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset near Hemsted is about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A level area at base
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Who books film set catering in Hemsted?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hemsted. Typical bookings include:
- Music video days
- Location shoots
- Countryside locations
- Crew appreciation lunches
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Westenhanger station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We get to base first thing, so the roast is ready by lunch.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Crew catering near Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Hemsted book us for shoots of all sizes. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hemsted to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Central London is about 56 miles from Hemsted. Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hemsted, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles. The coast is within about 5 miles of Hemsted, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Hemsted: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cover Hemsted?
Yes, Hemsted is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do you work to set times?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do you need much space at base?
Not much: a level area at base, agreed with locations.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Hemsted
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away