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Film Set Catering in Hogben's Hill
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Hogben's Hill. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Location days
Book a hog roast in Hogben's Hill
Film set catering in Hogben's Hill, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. We serve hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and salads, and typical bookings are for extended shoot days and milestone days on set.
Near Hogben's Hill, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some crew will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Also near Hogben's Hill
Also in Hogben's Hill
Location catering around Hogben's Hill
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Hogben's Hill. Hogben's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.9 miles west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 46 miles from Hogben's Hill, within easy reach for London-based crews. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hogben's Hill, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We bring hog roasts to shoots all over the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Hogben's Hill, we also cover Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
FAQs for Hogben's Hill
What’s the nearest station to Hogben's Hill?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hogben's Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your shoot. At midsummer, daylight in Hogben's Hill lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
Name a contact for the day.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
Why choose film set catering in Hogben's Hill?
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
Here’s what people in Hogben's Hill most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Base catering
- Location days
- Wrap days
- Crew thank-you days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Selling station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether plates or china are included
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every shoot is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Hogben's Hill
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards