Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Kempe's Corner
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Kempe's Corner and the surrounding area.
- Historic house shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Location shoots
Slow-roasted pork in Kempe's Corner
Why choose film set catering in Kempe's Corner?
We bring everything we need.
However big or small the event in Kempe's Corner, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Period locations
- Music video days
- Unit base lunches
- Long days on set
For cast and crew travelling by train, the nearest station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel or access charges
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
Film set catering in Kempe's Corner, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. On the menu are halloumi skewers, salads and rotisserie chicken, and we’re often booked for long shoot days and location shoots.
Rural locations near Kempe's Corner can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
We work to the location’s rules.
Sides make a proper lunch.
Kempe's Corner questions
How far is Kempe's Corner from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Kempe's Corner?
Wye station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We plan the roast to your lunch call, and we will adjust where we can.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you go to remote locations?
Generally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Kempe's Corner for film and TV crews
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Kempe's Corner, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Kempe's Corner is about 49 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.8 miles south-west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. Kempe's Corner is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
We cover shoots in every part of the TN25 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Harville Road and Canterbury Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For shoots just outside Kempe's Corner, we cover Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Kempe's Corner include Hatch Park.
- Schools near Kempe's Corner include Wye School (1.3 miles east) and Wye School (1.3 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (0.8 miles east)
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Kempe's Corner ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A named contact at base
- A safe distance from kit
- Approval from locations
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Why choose a hog roast in Kempe's Corner?
At the end of a shoot, it’s a relaxed way to finish. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Kempe's Corner
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Kempe's Corner
Other occasions in Kempe's Corner
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for crew who don’t eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards