Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Howt Green
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Howt Green and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Period drama shoots
- Crew thank-you days
- Location shoots
Planning an event in Howt Green?
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level area at base
- Vehicle access to base
- The location manager’s agreement
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
How our film set catering works in Howt Green
Wrap parties suit a hog roast too, with crew eating together at the end of the shoot. For ad shoots and crew thank-you days, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and a vegan option.
Near Howt Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Howt Green for film and TV crews
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We take a hog roast for the crew to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Howt Green. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Howt Green to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Kemsley station is about 0.6 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Howt Green, 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. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east) and Castle Rough (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-September shoots near Howt Green lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Howt Green hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
Towns and villages near Howt Green
More for events in Howt Green
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Howt Green
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is Howt Green close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Occasions we serve in Howt Green
Carving serves a crew fast.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Howt Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wrap parties
- Ad shoots
- Long shoot days
- Shoots on location
Howt Green is about 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away