Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hollybushes, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Hollybushes and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Long shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Crew thank-you days
Film set catering in Hollybushes
How our film set catering works in Hollybushes
Crew numbers can be large, and carving feeds plenty of people quickly. Add sides for a full meal. Whether it’s countryside locations and location days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads for your crew.
Near Hollybushes, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In December, daylight in Hollybushes ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Hollybushes?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Hollybushes hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
Location catering around Hollybushes
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover shoots in Hollybushes, as well as the surrounding area. Hollybushes is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Central London is about 39 miles from Hollybushes. Within reach of Hollybushes are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.8 miles east). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hollybushes, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
For shoots in ME9, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Hollybushes, we also cover Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- One contact for the day
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A route for our vehicle
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
What affects the price in Hollybushes
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve quickly on the call.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Hollybushes questions
Do you come out to small places like Hollybushes?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hollybushes close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you come to Hollybushes?
Yes, Hollybushes is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
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.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you work to the call sheet?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Occasions we serve in Hollybushes
A proper hot lunch keeps crews going.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hollybushes:
- Unit base lunches
- Wrap days
- Historic house shoots
- Ad shoots
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.7 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
Also near Hollybushes
What else we do in Hollybushes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away