Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Kingswood, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Kingswood.
- Base catering
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
A hog roast near Kingswood
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How our film set catering works in Kingswood
On a long shoot day near Kingswood, a hot lunch on time matters. A hog roast works well at base: we roast from early and carve on the call. Typical bookings include shoots on location and base catering, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Near Kingswood, check tracks and ground with locations. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer, for a wrap or a milestone. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why Kingswood hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan crew can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Common questions in Kingswood
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Kingswood from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
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. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What does the production need from you?
Send us your requirements, and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose film set catering in Kingswood?
Alternatives cover everyone.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Kingswood. Typical bookings include:
- Period drama shoots
- Countryside locations
- Location days
- Commercials and music videos
Kingswood is about 37 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every shoot is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Crew catering near Kingswood
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From village halls to gardens and fields, shoots around Kingswood suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, Harrietsham station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Kingswood are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and Stoneacre (2.9 miles north-west). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kingswood, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
We cover shoots in every part of the ME17 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
When we arrive, 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. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Kingswood ends around 3:50pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We set up at base and roast through the morning.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We pack away straight after.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Think about shelter for your crew
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- One contact for the day
- The location manager’s agreement
- A covered eating area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
Looking after everyone
Some crew will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Count crew needing an alternative
We serve quickly on the call.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards