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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hothfield, Kent
Treat your crew to a proper hog roast at your shoot in Hothfield. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Music video days
- Wrap parties
- Period locations
Book a hog roast in Hothfield
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls.
Film set catering for your shoot in Hothfield
Crews in Hothfield work long days, and lunch needs to be hot and on time. A hog roast suits a unit base: we roast from early and carve on the call. For location days and crew appreciation lunches, we’ll put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and a vegan option for your crew.
Near Hothfield, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose film set catering in Hothfield?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Hothfield, such as:
- Rural locations
- Crew thank-you days
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.9 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
A hog roast compared with other options
For a wrap party, a hog roast feels like a reward. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Location catering around Hothfield
Hothfield is about 3 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater shoots across Hothfield and nearby. Hothfield is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hothfield to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Central London is about 46 miles from Hothfield. Within reach of Hothfield are historic houses such as Godinton House (1 mile south-east). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hothfield, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN26, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your shoot is on The Street, Sackville Close and Beech Drive or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Tutt Hill (1 mile north), Ram Lane (1 mile north), Potters Corner (1 mile east), Westwell Leacon (2 miles north) and Godinton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (2.7 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Access agreed with locations
- Flat ground at the unit base
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hothfield
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Common questions in Hothfield
Is Hothfield too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Hothfield?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you work to set times?
That is exactly how we work, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
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How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In December, daylight in Hothfield ends around 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- 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 up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Hothfield, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away