Medway · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Kingsnorth, Medway
Give your crew slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Kingsnorth. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Extended shoot days
- Ad shoots
- Countryside locations
Slow-roasted pork in Kingsnorth
Crew catering near Kingsnorth
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Kingsnorth? We can help. Kingsnorth is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our bookings stretch from Kingsnorth to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Gillingham (Kent) station is about 3.6 miles away.
This part of Medway takes in ME3, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. We can cater a shoot on streets such as Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
About our film set catering in Kingsnorth
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Rolls or plates, salads and potatoes make a proper lunch. For extended shoot days and ad shoots, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, salads and hog roast rolls and more.
Near Kingsnorth, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Occasions we serve in Kingsnorth
We are self-contained at base.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Kingsnorth, including:
- Long days on set
- Lunch at base
- Ad shoots
- Wrap parties
Kingsnorth is about 30 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who carves and who serves
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Kingsnorth hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Kingsnorth
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Kingsnorth, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Kingsnorth
Is Kingsnorth close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Kingsnorth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
Do you work to set times?
Yes. Tell us the lunch time and a contact on the day, and we’ll be ready.
What about crew who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level area at base
- Sign-off from the location
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Kingsnorth
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Summer shoots near Kingsnorth have light until about 9:20pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Kingsnorth
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away