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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Herne, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Herne.
- Music video days
- Farm and estate locations
- Period drama shoots
A hog roast near Herne
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
A cooked roast can wait; just let us know.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Film set catering in Herne, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Herne. Whether it is wrap parties and ad shoots, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Near Herne, base may be a field or yard, so ground conditions matter. The carving happens right in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Occasions we serve in Herne
There are options for non-pork eaters.
In Herne and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Crew thank-you days
Central London is about 54 miles from Herne.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A named contact at base
- Approval from locations
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Herne
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Shooting in Herne: unit bases and access
Herne is about 1 mile south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Herne. We cater 922 places across Kent.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Herne, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. Your shoot could be at a house on St Martin's View, Ridley Close and Herne Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Herne, we cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east), Eddington (1 mile north-west), Herne Common (1 mile south-west), Bullockstone (1 mile west) and Broomfield (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles north-west)
Herne questions
How far is Herne from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Herne?
Herne Bay station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you come to Herne?
Yes, Herne is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Herne
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The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. Summer shoots near Herne have light until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards