Kent · England
Film Set Catering in High Halden
We bring a hog roast for the crew to High Halden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Ad shoots
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
Film set catering for High Halden
High Halden for film and TV crews
High Halden is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover shoots in High Halden, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
High Halden is roughly 44 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near High Halden include Smallhythe Place (4.6 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of High Halden, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in TN26, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your shoot is on Woodgates Close, Little Robhurst and Tilden Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Further Quarter (1 mile north), Wissenden (2 miles north), Bethersden (3 miles north-east), Maltman's Hill (4 miles north) and Chambers' Green (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (2.9 miles north) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Homewood School (1.9 miles south-west)
Film set catering in High Halden, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, a vegan option and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for shoots on location and long days on set.
Near High Halden, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
We serve quickly on the call.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Perfect for your shoot in High Halden
There are options for non-pork eaters.
However big or small the event in High Halden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Lunch at base
- Crew thank-you days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Pluckley station, about 3.9 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Common questions in High Halden
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is High Halden from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cater our wrap?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- An itemised quote
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in High Halden
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A route for our vehicle
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. On a winter shoot near High Halden, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Places near High Halden
Also in High Halden
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away