Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Kilndown
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Kilndown and the surrounding area.
- Wrap days
- Ad shoots
- Extended shoot days
Slow-roasted pork in Kilndown
Kilndown: your questions answered
How far is Kilndown from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Kilndown?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Can you work to the call sheet?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we will be ready.
Do you do wrap parties?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How our film set catering works in Kilndown
On a long shoot day near Kilndown, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Whether it is ad shoots and farm and estate locations, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and salads for your crew.
Rural locations near Kilndown can be a long way from food, so hot food at base is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We work to the location’s rules.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A named contact at base
- Vehicle access to base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Planning a shoot in Kilndown
Kilndown is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hosts in Kilndown book us for shoots of all sizes. Kilndown is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Within reach of Kilndown are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (0.8 miles west) and Wadhurst Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Period locations like these usually keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Kilndown, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
This part of Kent takes in TN17. Streets in the area include Church Road, Beresford Close and Chicks Lane, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Kilndown we cover include Riseden (1 mile north-east), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile east), Stonecrouch (1 mile south), Three Leg Cross (2 miles south) and Flimwell (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (1 mile north) and Old Scotney Castle (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Kilndown includes Bewl Water.
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-September shoots near Kilndown lose the light at about 7:00pm, so plan lights for evening service.
- 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
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Kilndown
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Kilndown
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Kilndown, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books film set catering in Kilndown?
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Lunch at base
- Countryside locations
- Wrap parties
- Crew appreciation lunches
Kilndown is about 36 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to grilling to order, one roast serves everyone together. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Also near Kilndown
Other occasions in Kilndown
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards