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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Heronden, Kent
Film set catering in Heronden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Location shoots
- Music video days
- Crew appreciation lunches
Film set catering in Heronden
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. At midsummer, daylight in Heronden lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
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. Use our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Heronden
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. For rural locations and lunch at base, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads.
Near Heronden, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or CT13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Shooting in Heronden: unit bases and access
Heronden is about 5 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Heronden. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Central London is about 62 miles from Heronden, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 3.1 miles north-east. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
This part of Kent takes in CT13. If your venue is just outside Heronden, we also cover Hammill Park (1 mile north), Chillenden (2 miles west), Flemings (2 miles north), Barnsole (2 miles north-west) and Tilmanstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find White Mill (3.2 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
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FAQs for Heronden
Is Heronden close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Heronden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you have documents for locations?
Every production is different; share your list and we will respond.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Perfect for your shoot in Heronden
It copes with schedule changes.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
- Crew appreciation lunches
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to deliveries, we’re already there when lunch is called. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Heronden hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- A contact in production
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Heronden
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away