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Film Set Catering in Key's Green
Give your crew a proper hog roast at your shoot in Key's Green. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period drama shoots
- Location shoots
- Milestone days on set
A hog roast near Key's Green
Film set catering in Key's Green, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks outdoors under cover, away from equipment and trucks, agreed with the location manager. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater base catering and music video days.
Near Key's Green, check tracks and ground with locations. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
Who books film set catering in Key's Green?
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Whatever the occasion in Key's Green, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Rural locations
- Base catering
- Extended shoot days
- Location days
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Frant station, about 3.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it’s carved the same way.
The process
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, daylight in Key's Green lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- We start with the location, call times and numbers.
- You get a check on access and a quote.
- We agree where we set up and when we arrive.
- We carve to order the moment lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Crew catering near Key's Green
Key's Green is about 4 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater shoots of every size in Key's Green. Key's Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Within reach of Key's Green are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (5 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Key's Green is roughly 32 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews. Key's Green is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Cryals Road and Beech Lane; a shoot on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Lamberhurst Quarter (1 mile south), Petteridge (1 mile north-east), Pembury (2 miles north-west), Matfield (2 miles north-east) and Brenchley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pembury Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Key's Green include Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Boys Inn (under half a mile west)
Key's Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Key's Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
At base, on level ground. Locations will confirm the spot.
Do you do wrap parties?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a wrap party, it is a relaxed way to finish. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Key's Green
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
What affects the price in Key's Green
Your quote depends on:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Key's Green
What else we do in Key's Green
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Post allergen details at base
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
We pack away straight after service.
Lamb or chicken gives the crew a choice.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away