Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Hernhill
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hernhill? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Long shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
A hog roast near Hernhill
About our film set catering in Hernhill
Whatever the production, we fit around the call sheet. On the menu are hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option, and we are frequently booked for wrap days and lunch at base.
For a shoot in a place like Hernhill, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Summer shoots near Hernhill have light until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Hernhill?
At the end of a shoot, it is a relaxed way to finish. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Hernhill
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- The location manager’s agreement
- Access agreed with locations
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Who books film set catering in Hernhill?
Carving serves a crew fast.
People around Hernhill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Shoots on location
- Lunch at base
For cast and crew travelling by train, Selling station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
Towns and villages near Hernhill
What else we do in Hernhill
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Hernhill questions
Do you come out to small places like Hernhill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater our wrap?
We do. Send us the details.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Location catering around Hernhill
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover shoots in Hernhill, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hernhill to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Hernhill is about 47 miles from central London. With the sea within about 5 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can roast on site for your crew. Other places close to Hernhill we cover include Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hernhill include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (under half a mile west)
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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