Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Hockenden
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Hockenden.
- Base catering
- Location days
- End-of-shoot wraps
A hog roast near Hockenden
Hockenden questions
Is Hockenden close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a hog roast in Foots Cray Meadows?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
About our film set catering in Hockenden
We liaise with your locations and production team on where we set up and when for shoots around Hockenden. We serve halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for long shoot days and wrap days.
Near Hockenden, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Location catering around Hockenden
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Hockenden? We cover the whole area. Hockenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hockenden to London (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Hockenden include Hall Place and Gardens (3.2 miles north) and Lullingstone Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Swanley station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hockenden, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in BR8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. If your venue is just outside Hockenden, we also cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level area at base
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- Access agreed with locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We serve quickly on the call.
For an evening wrap, tell us about lighting at base.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Perfect for your shoot in Hockenden
Carving serves a crew fast.
In Hockenden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Location shoots
- Extended shoot days
- Period locations
- Lunch at base
Central London is about 13 miles from Hockenden.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Nearby places to Hockenden
Other occasions in Hockenden
Why choose a hog roast in Hockenden?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast serves everyone together. 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.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Hockenden ends around 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards