Medway · England
Film Set Catering for High Halstow
Planning a hog roast for the crew in High Halstow? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
- Shoots on location
Slow-roasted pork in High Halstow
About our film set catering in High Halstow
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. Whether it’s historic house shoots and shoots on location, we can cook a vegan option, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes and more.
Rural locations near High Halstow can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Our chef carves in front of your crew, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Planning a shoot in High Halstow
High Halstow is in Medway. We are happy to travel to High Halstow for shoots. We bring hog roasts to all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from High Halstow to Canterbury (25 miles away).
High Halstow is roughly 29 miles from central London.
Wherever your shoot is in ME3, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Drayton Close and Valentine Drive or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside High Halstow, we cover Sharnal Street (1 mile south-east), Fenn Street (1 mile east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east), Tunbridge Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cooling (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (7 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Dog Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to High Halstow
Also in High Halstow
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for crew who do not eat pork.
Common questions in High Halstow
Do you come out to small places like High Halstow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is High Halstow close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Post allergen details at base
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Give us one contact in production.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Events we cater in High Halstow
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
However big or small the event in High Halstow, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
- Commercials and music videos
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 4.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Approval from locations
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. On a winter shoot near High Halstow, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. Summer shoots have daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: use our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away