Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hoo, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Hoo.
- Base catering
- Rural locations
- Location shoots
Book a hog roast in Hoo
Common questions in Hoo
Is Hoo too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How our film set catering works in Hoo
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. We are often asked to cater farm and estate locations and ad shoots, serving spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and a vegan option.
Rural locations near Hoo can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Crew catering near Hoo
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hoo and the surrounding area. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Hoo is roughly 61 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south-east. With the sea within about 6 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in CT12, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Where the roaster can go in Hoo
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A named contact at base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- Sign-off from the location
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hoo
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
More for events in Hoo
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Why choose a hog roast in Hoo?
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Hoo hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In December, daylight in Hoo ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Hoo
It copes with schedule changes.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Hoo, including:
- Extended shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Countryside locations
- End-of-shoot wraps
Within reach of Hoo are historic houses such as Quex Park (2.4 miles north-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
We serve quickly on the call.
Ask about china.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards