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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Hunters Forstal, Kent
Planning a hog roast for the crew in Hunters Forstal? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Countryside locations
- Long shoot days
- Period drama shoots
Planning an event in Hunters Forstal?
Film set catering in Hunters Forstal, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on where we set up and when for shoots around Hunters Forstal. Typical bookings include period drama shoots and farm and estate locations, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.
For a shoot in a place like Hunters Forstal, tracks and soft ground need checking. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Perfect for your shoot in Hunters Forstal
A slow roast can wait a little.
In Hunters Forstal and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Commercials and music videos
- Wrap days
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
Hunters Forstal is roughly 54 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Hunters Forstal
Can you roast near the sea around Hunters Forstal?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you need much space at base?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
What affects the price in Hunters Forstal
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
For crew who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Step by step
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late-September shoots near Hunters Forstal lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Hunters Forstal for film and TV crews
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Hunters Forstal. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 2 miles of Hunters Forstal, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
Shoots anywhere in CT6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hunters Forstal includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hunters Forstal include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why Hunters Forstal hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
We clear our spot after lunch.
Ask about china.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away