Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Highstreet
Film set catering in Highstreet: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
Planning an event in Highstreet?
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Highstreet ends around 3:50pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our film set catering works in Highstreet
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. For long shoot days and historic house shoots, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, salads and halloumi skewers for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Highstreet, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
More for events in Highstreet
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A covered eating area
- A safe distance from kit
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Highstreet
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
Who books film set catering in Highstreet?
We bring everything we need.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Highstreet, such as:
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Historic house shoots
Highstreet is roughly 48 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Crew catering near Highstreet
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We cover shoots in Highstreet, along with the towns and villages around it. Highstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Whitstable station, about 3 miles north-east. The coast is within about 3 miles of Highstreet, and coastal unit bases can be exposed.
Wherever your shoot is in ME13, we can bring the roaster to you. Your shoot could be at a house on Thanet Way and Highstreet Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Highstreet, we also cover Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Highstreet: your questions answered
Could you cook in Foxes Cross Bottom?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Highstreet close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At the end of a shoot, a hog roast feels like a reward. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Highstreet
- Served at the time you choose
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We clear our spot after lunch.
China crockery is available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards