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Film Set Catering in Ickham
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Ickham and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Countryside locations
- Commercials and music videos
Book a hog roast in Ickham
About our film set catering in Ickham
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes. On the menu are hog roast rolls, new potatoes and a vegan option, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew appreciation lunches and lunch at base.
For a shoot in a place like Ickham, tracks and soft ground need checking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Events we cater in Ickham
Carving serves a crew fast.
Hosts in Ickham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Historic house shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Crew thank-you days
- Commercials and music videos
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (3 miles south-east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
For event organisers in Ickham
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Why choose a hog roast in Ickham?
Next to deliveries, we are already there when lunch is called. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Crew catering near Ickham
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Shoots in Ickham are part of our patch. Ickham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Ickham is about 57 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.3 miles south-west.
We cater shoots across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Ickham, we also cover Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Sign-off from the location
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
FAQs for Ickham
Is Ickham close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ickham too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Ickham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Ickham and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will adjust where we can.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
More for events in Ickham
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
We clear our spot after lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your shoot in Ickham. Late-September shoots near Ickham lose the light at about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away