Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Knave's Ash
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the crew in Knave's Ash and the surrounding area.
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
- Wrap days
Slow-roasted pork in Knave's Ash
About our film set catering in Knave's Ash
We need an outdoor spot at base, clear of vehicles and kit, agreed with the location manager. Whether it’s ad shoots and base catering, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, hog roast rolls and salads and more.
Near Knave's Ash, check tracks and ground with locations before the day. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your crew will smell it long before they see it. On a winter shoot near Knave's Ash, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve fast on the lunch call.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- A named contact at base
- A level spot at base for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Label the alternatives clearly
We follow location rules on vehicles and timings.
For an evening wrap.
Questions from Knave's Ash
Do you come out to small places like Knave's Ash?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Knave's Ash from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What about a wrap party?
Yes, a hog roast suits a relaxed wrap party, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
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.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be a special day alongside regular catering, for a wrap or a milestone. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Location catering around Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Planning a hog roast for the crew in Knave's Ash? We cover the whole area. Knave's Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
Knave's Ash is roughly 55 miles from central London. With the sea within about 3 miles, coastal shoots need a sheltered base, so plan where crew will eat.
Anywhere in CT3, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover shoots in Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knave's Ash include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
Why choose film set catering in Knave's Ash?
Good for wraps too.
People around Knave's Ash book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wrap days
- Farm and estate locations
- Period drama shoots
- Lunch at base
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Herne Bay station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Every shoot is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: use our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
More for events in Knave's Ash
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards