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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hicks Forstal, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hicks Forstal? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
A hog roast near Hicks Forstal
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hicks Forstal
Rural and period locations near Hicks Forstal can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. Whether it’s extended shoot days and end-of-shoot wraps, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and salads and more.
For a shoot in a place like Hicks Forstal, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hicks Forstal
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hicks Forstal. Typical bookings include:
- Music video days
- Long days on set
- Crew thank-you days
- Base catering
Hicks Forstal is about 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before you book anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Hicks Forstal?
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. 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.
Why Hicks Forstal hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
FAQs for Hicks Forstal
Can you roast near the sea around Hicks Forstal?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Hicks Forstal close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you cover Hicks Forstal?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Can you get to rural locations?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and in December Hicks Forstal is dark by about 3:50pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- One contact for the day
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Shelter for crew
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hicks Forstal
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Location catering around Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Hicks Forstal, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Sturry station is about 2.2 miles away. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base.
Shoots anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. For shoots just outside Hicks Forstal, we cover Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Towns and villages near Hicks Forstal
More for events in Hicks Forstal
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away