Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Ivy Hatch
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for the crew in Ivy Hatch.
- Location shoots
- Music video days
- Long days on set
Film set catering for Ivy Hatch
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Film set catering in Ivy Hatch, carved to order
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings. Typical bookings include location shoots and base catering, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes.
Near Ivy Hatch, check tracks and ground with locations. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Ivy Hatch
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot. At midsummer, daylight in Ivy Hatch lasts until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your crew
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Ivy Hatch
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Ivy Hatch from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you get to rural locations?
Usually, with good directions and access details. Let us know about the route.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- Vehicle access to base
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books film set catering in Ivy Hatch?
It copes with schedule changes.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ivy Hatch, including:
- Long days on set
- Location days
- Farm and estate locations
- Base catering
For crew arriving by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Nearby places to Ivy Hatch
Other occasions in Ivy Hatch
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Share the allergen list with the crew
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening, tell us about lighting at base.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
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:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Shooting in Ivy Hatch: unit bases and access
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Ivy Hatch, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Ivy Hatch is roughly 22 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Among the historic houses close to Ivy Hatch are Ightham Mote (0.7 miles south) and Old Soar Manor (2.1 miles east). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ivy Hatch, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards