Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Horden, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Horden? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Extended shoot days
- Unit base lunches
- Ad shoots
Book a hog roast in Horden
Shooting in Horden: unit bases and access
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We cater shoots at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Horden and the surrounding area. Horden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Marden station, about 2.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Horden is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cater shoots across the TN17 and TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hill Top and Husheath Hill, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Horden we cover include Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).
How our film set catering works in Horden
From commercials to long-form drama, we fit around the call sheet. We serve spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for milestone days on set and music video days.
Near Horden, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Horden. Because the roast starts early, and in December Horden is dark by about 3:55pm, so we may set up under lights.
- You send the location, date and lunch call.
- We check the route and send a price.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after service.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We work to the location’s rules.
China crockery is available on request.
Towns and villages near Horden
Also in Horden
What affects the price in Horden
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Why choose film set catering in Horden?
It’s hot, filling food after a long morning.
Hosts in Horden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Crew thank-you days
- Period locations
- Location days
- Farm and estate locations
Central London is about 36 miles from Horden, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Where the roaster can go in Horden
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access agreed with locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
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
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Horden
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Horden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Horden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What does the production need from you?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away