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Film Set Catering for Hillborough
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Film set catering in Hillborough.
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap parties
- Music video days
A hog roast near Hillborough
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-September shoots near Hillborough lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Film set catering in Hillborough, carved to order
Some locations near Hillborough are a long way from food, so a hog roast at base keeps the crew fed. Typical bookings include crew thank-you days and extended shoot days, with rotisserie chicken, salads and halloumi skewers.
Around Hillborough, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
Places near Hillborough
Other occasions in Hillborough
Who books film set catering in Hillborough?
Good for wraps too.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hillborough:
- Farm and estate locations
- Wrap days
- Long shoot days
- Lunch at base
Hillborough is about 55 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
Name a contact for the day.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Hillborough
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hillborough
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Hillborough questions
Is Hillborough close to London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
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.
Do you have alternatives?
We can add chicken, lamb or vegetarian options.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
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.
Location catering around Hillborough
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hillborough. Hillborough is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 2.2 miles west. Hillborough is on or near the A299, good for unit base access. With the sea within about 2 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in CT6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your shoot is on Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A299, Hillborough is simple for us to get to for your shoot. Close by, we cover shoots in Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards