Kent · England
Film Set Catering for Laddingford
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for the crew makes the food part of your shoot in Laddingford.
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
- Location shoots
Book a hog roast in Laddingford
How our film set catering works in Laddingford
Crew numbers can be large, and carving serves a crowd fast. Add sides for a full meal. Typical bookings include base catering and end-of-shoot wraps, serving new potatoes, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in a place like Laddingford, tracks and soft ground need checking before the day. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Crew catering near Laddingford
Laddingford is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Thinking about a hog roast for the crew in Laddingford? We cover the whole area. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Central London is about 30 miles from Laddingford, within easy reach for London-based crews.
We cater shoots across the ME18 postcode area. Whether your shoot is on Cleavesland and St Mary's Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater shoots include Benover (1 mile north-east), Congelow (1 mile north-east), Yalding (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (2 miles north) and Hunton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (1 mile north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers Inn (within half a mile west)
Laddingford questions
Which station is closest to Laddingford?
Beltring station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Is Laddingford close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Can you get to rural locations?
Send the location and access notes and we will plan the journey.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level spot at base for the roaster
- A route for our vehicle
- A named contact at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count crew needing an alternative
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Share the allergen list with the crew
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, so the roast is ready by lunch.
A second meat widens the menu.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. At midsummer, daylight in Laddingford lasts until about 9:15pm, which suits an evening wrap at base.
- Share the location details.
- We confirm where we set up.
- We cook at base.
- We serve rolls or plates quickly.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose film set catering in Laddingford?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Laddingford. Here are some of the most popular:
- Lunch at base
- Historic house shoots
- Countryside locations
- Extended shoot days
For cast and crew travelling by train, Beltring station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
What affects the price in Laddingford
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your shoot: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Laddingford
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away