Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Kennington, Kent
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for the crew turns the food into a centrepiece of your shoot in Kennington.
- Wrap days
- Commercials and music videos
- Crew appreciation lunches
Book a hog roast in Kennington
Location catering around Kennington
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Kennington, whatever the venue. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Kennington is about 48 miles from central London. Within reach of Kennington are historic houses such as Godinton House (2.3 miles west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kennington, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
This part of Kent takes in TN24 and TN25, and we can cater your shoot anywhere in it. From Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Kennington is on the A28, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Kennington, we also cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Kennington includes Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Rose Inn (less than half a mile north)
Film set catering in Kennington, slow-roasted on site
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, with allergen details for everything. For ad shoots and milestone days on set, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb for your crew.
Around Kennington, locations can be rural. Tell us about the route to base. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to shop-bought sandwiches, hot food makes a difference on a long day. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Kennington ends around 3:50pm, so we may set up under lights.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A route for our vehicle
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Post allergen details at base
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Kennington questions
Is Kennington close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in Conningbrook Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
That’s exactly how we work.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you go to remote locations?
Typically, with good directions and access details. Tell us about tracks and ground.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Kennington
Carving serves a crew fast.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Kennington, such as:
- Historic house shoots
- Farm and estate locations
- Music video days
- Long days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards