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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Ightham, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Ightham and Kent, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Music video days
- Historic house shoots
- Long days on set
A hog roast near Ightham
Film set catering in Ightham, slow-roasted on site
If lunch moves, a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name a contact in production and we will adjust. Whether it is commercials and music videos and location shoots, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls and more.
Rural locations near Ightham can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Ightham
We bring everything we need.
People around Ightham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Farm and estate locations
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
- Wrap days
Among the historic houses close to Ightham are Ightham Mote (1.5 miles south) and Old Soar Manor (2.1 miles south-east). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Ightham
Is Ightham 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.
What’s the nearest station to Ightham?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you work to set times?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do. Tell us the date and location.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your crew will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
What paperwork do you provide?
Requirements vary by production.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level area at base
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Shelter for crew
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. On a winter shoot near Ightham, the light goes by about 3:55pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Location catering around Ightham
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Ightham, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Central London is about 22 miles from Ightham, within easy reach for London-based crews. For crew arriving by train, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ightham, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN15 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
- Schools near Ightham include Wrotham School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old House (under half a mile north-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Ightham hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away