Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Hilden Park
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hilden Park? 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
- Countryside locations
Film set catering for Hilden Park
How our film set catering works in Hilden Park
Some locations near Hilden Park are a long way from food, so hot food at base matters. For shoots on location and period locations, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option and more.
For a shoot in a place like Hilden Park, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose film set catering in Hilden Park?
We bring everything we need.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Hilden Park. Here are some of the most popular:
- Historic house shoots
- Location shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Farm and estate locations
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hildenborough station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Planning a shoot in Hilden Park
Hilden Park is about 1 mile north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Shoots in Hilden Park are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Hilden Park is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Central London is about 25 miles from Hilden Park. Historic houses near Hilden Park include Ightham Mote (3.4 miles north) and Penshurst Place (3.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Wherever your shoot is in TN11 and TN10, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From London Road, Elm Grove and Bramble Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Hildenborough (1 mile north-west), Stocks Green (1 mile west), Coldharbour (1 mile north), Watt's Cross (2 miles north-west) and Budds (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (8 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Milne Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Hilden Park includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Hilden Grange School (0.8 miles south-east) and Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Flying Dutchman Public House (under half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your crew will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late-September shoots near Hilden Park lose the light at about 7:05pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check access to base and quote.
- Our position and arrival are agreed in advance.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What affects the price in Hilden Park
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Hilden Park
Could you cook in Haysden Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
How far is Hilden Park from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do you cover Hilden Park?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Can you get to rural locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Also near Hilden Park
More for events in Hilden Park
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Approval from locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
Name a contact for the day, generally locations or the production office.
Sides make a proper lunch.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards