Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Knockholt
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Film set catering in Knockholt.
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Film set catering for Knockholt
About our film set catering in Knockholt
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings. For shoots on location and commercials and music videos, we will put together a menu of salads, spit-roast lamb and hog roast rolls for your crew.
Near Knockholt, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
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.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Location catering around Knockholt
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Knockholt for shoots. Knockholt is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Knockholt station is about 2.7 miles away. Knockholt is about 16 miles from central London. Knockholt is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Shoots anywhere in TN14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. That could mean a shoot in a garden on Main Road and Blueberry Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Knockholt, we also cover Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Knockholt include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Local pubs include The Three Horseshoes pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
We work to the location’s rules.
Sides make a proper lunch.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Early starts matter for a hog roast at base, and winter daylight in Knockholt ends around 3:55pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Clearance from trucks, kit and trees
- One contact for the day
- A route for our vehicle
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a full location caterer, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
Other occasions in Knockholt
Occasions we serve in Knockholt
It is hot, filling food after a long morning.
People around Knockholt book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Extended shoot days
- Milestone days on set
- Farm and estate locations
- Ad shoots
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.7 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3.2 miles south-west). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
Knockholt: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Knockholt?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have documents for locations?
Tell us what the production needs, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away