Kent · England
Film Set Catering in Labour-in-vain
Film set catering in Labour-in-vain: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Long shoot days
- Period locations
- Location shoots
Film set catering for Labour-in-vain
Film set catering in Labour-in-vain, slow-roasted on site
We liaise with your locations and production team on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Labour-in-vain. Whether it’s period locations and commercials and music videos, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, salads and hog roast rolls.
Near Labour-in-vain, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base is a big help. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
Occasions we serve in Labour-in-vain
Alternatives cover everyone.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Labour-in-vain. Here are some of the most popular:
- Rural locations
- Long shoot days
- Crew appreciation lunches
- Commercials and music videos
Central London is about 21 miles from Labour-in-vain, within easy reach for London-based crews.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Places near Labour-in-vain
Other occasions in Labour-in-vain
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- One contact for the day
- Approval from locations
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
Labour-in-vain: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Labour-in-vain?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you have alternatives?
Add alternatives to suit your crew.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Can you cater in Labour-in-vain?
Yes, Labour-in-vain is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Because the roast starts early, and winter daylight in Labour-in-vain ends around 3:50pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your crew
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
A cooked roast can wait.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Shooting in Labour-in-vain: unit bases and access
Labour-in-vain is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Labour-in-vain. Labour-in-vain is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Labour-in-vain to London (about 21 miles away).
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.8 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Labour-in-vain are Old Soar Manor (4 miles south) and Ightham Mote (4.5 miles south). If you are shooting at a historic house, the roaster will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Labour-in-vain, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, so your shoot can be anywhere in it. For shoots just outside Labour-in-vain, we cover Wrotham (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile north-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.1 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The George And Dragon Public House (0.8 miles south)
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to grilling to order, carving is quicker for big numbers. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Labour-in-vain hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Labour-in-vain
Here’s what affects the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Labour-in-vain, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away