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Film Set Catering in Herne Bay
Film set catering in Herne Bay: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Countryside locations
- Historic house shoots
Planning an event in Herne Bay?
Film set catering in Herne Bay, slow-roasted on site
Some locations near Herne Bay are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. On the menu are salads, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for farm and estate locations and extended shoot days.
Shoots in Herne Bay often base in car parks. The roaster fits in at base. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Herne Bay: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you come to Herne Bay?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Herne Bay and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
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Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Herne Bay hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Shooting in Herne Bay: unit bases and access
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Herne Bay. Herne Bay is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
The A299 and B2205 give trucks and catering a straightforward route to Herne Bay. Crew coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station is about 0.7 miles away. With the sea within about a mile, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the CT6 postcode area. Your shoot could be at a house on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Herne Bay include the A299 and B2205, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In December, daylight in Herne Bay ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books film set catering in Herne Bay?
A slow roast can wait a little.
Whatever the occasion in Herne Bay, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 54 miles from Herne Bay, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff will carve and serve
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away