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Film Set Catering in Kemsing
We bring a hog roast for the crew across Kemsing and Kent, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
- Commercials and music videos
Slow-roasted pork in Kemsing
Film set catering in Kemsing, slow-roasted on site
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. For location shoots and base catering, we can cook rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and new potatoes and more.
Around Kemsing, locations can be rural. Let us know about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, sunset near Kemsing is about 7:05pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Kemsing
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning a shoot in Kemsing
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater shoots across Kemsing and nearby, from gardens to fields. Kemsing is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Within reach of Kemsing are historic houses such as Knole House (2.8 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (3.7 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Central London is about 19 miles from Kemsing. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kemsing, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For shoots just outside Kemsing, we cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). The countryside around Kemsing includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Request gluten-free rolls
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
Wrap parties can run into the evening.
Why choose a hog roast in Kemsing?
Compared with ordering in, a hog roast at base is ready on the call. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Kemsing
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
- A contact in production
- Away from vehicles and equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
Events we cater in Kemsing
Good for wraps too.
People around Kemsing book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Extended shoot days
- Historic house shoots
- Base catering
- End-of-shoot wraps
For cast and crew travelling by train, Otford station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Travel to Kemsing
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Kemsing: your questions answered
How far is Kemsing from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about locations off the beaten track?
Normally, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
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.
What does the production need from you?
Requirements vary by production; share your list and we’ll respond.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards