Medway · England
Film Set Catering for Higham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Higham and the surrounding area.
- Location shoots
- Wrap days
- Countryside locations
Book a hog roast in Higham
Film set catering in Higham, carved to order
For a wrap party, a hog roast is relaxed and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater countryside locations and music video days, serving salads, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Higham, tracks and soft ground need checking. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A level area at base
- A contact in production
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Higham
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Crew catering near Higham
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. A hog roast suits shoots around Higham, whatever the venue. Higham is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Higham station is about 0.9 miles away. Higham is roughly 24 miles from central London.
Anywhere in ME3 and DA12, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Higham we cover include Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Higham hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. On a winter shoot near Higham, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- When lunch is called, we carve and serve quickly.
- We pack away straight after service.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Towns and villages near Higham
Other occasions in Higham
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Common questions in Higham
Is Higham close to London?
About 24 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Higham?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Events we cater in Higham
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
However big or small the event in Higham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Wrap parties
- Lunch at base
- Farm and estate locations
- Commercials and music videos
Within reach of Higham are historic houses such as Temple Manor (2.3 miles south-east) and Restoration House (2.9 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards