Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Kit's Coty
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Kit's Coty. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Long shoot days
- Wrap parties
- Countryside locations
A hog roast near Kit's Coty
About our film set catering in Kit's Coty
There are options for crew who do not eat pork, with allergen details for everything. For period locations and lunch at base, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
Near Kit's Coty, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty, straight off the hog.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Questions from Kit's Coty
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 Kit's Coty from London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Usually, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Events we cater in Kit's Coty
There are options for non-pork eaters.
People around Kit's Coty book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Historic house shoots
- Long shoot days
- Crew thank-you days
- Wrap days
Kit's Coty is roughly 29 miles from central London.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether plates or china are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Shooting in Kit's Coty: unit bases and access
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We cover shoots in Kit's Coty, along with the towns and villages around it. Kit's Coty is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
Historic houses near Kit's Coty include Starkey Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Restoration House (4.4 miles north). Period locations like these normally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. For cast and crew travelling by train, Aylesford station is about 2.3 miles away. Kit's Coty is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater shoots in Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Lower Bell pub (less than half a mile south)
How we price a hog roast for the crew
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the shoot is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In December, daylight in Kit's Coty ends around 3:50pm, so the unit base needs lighting for late service. In summer, light lasts until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We leave base tidy.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from locations
- A route for our vehicle
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Post allergen details at base
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We pack away straight after service.
China crockery is available on request.
Why choose a hog roast in Kit's Coty?
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast suits single days and smaller crews. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Also near Kit's Coty
Other occasions in Kit's Coty
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards