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Film Set Catering in Hollingbourne
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Hollingbourne? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Ad shoots
- Location shoots
- Long shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Hollingbourne
Location catering around Hollingbourne
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Hollingbourne? We cover the whole area. Hollingbourne is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Central London is about 36 miles from Hollingbourne, within easy reach for London-based crews. Historic houses near Hollingbourne include Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Stoneacre (3 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Hollingbourne is within about a mile of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of ME17. Your shoot could be at a house on Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Hollingbourne we cover include Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
A little further out are Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Film set catering in Hollingbourne, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. Whether it’s rural locations and crew thank-you days, we can cook hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option for your crew.
For a shoot in a place like Hollingbourne, tracks and soft ground need checking. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
A second meat widens the menu.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with ordering in, we are already there when lunch is called. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved to order by a chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-September shoots near Hollingbourne lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Shelter for crew
- Sign-off from the location
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
How we price a hog roast for the crew
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Hollingbourne?
There are options for non-pork eaters.
Here’s what people in Hollingbourne most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Crew thank-you days
- Ad shoots
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
For cast and crew travelling by train, Hollingbourne station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Hollingbourne
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Hollingbourne?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you set up at the unit base?
At base, on level ground. We will agree it with your location manager.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards