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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lamberhurst, Kent
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for the crew in Lamberhurst.
- Rural locations
- Long days on set
- Period locations
Planning an event in Lamberhurst?
How our film set catering works in Lamberhurst
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover most crews, and we provide allergen information for every dish. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, a vegan option and hog roast rolls, and typical bookings are for music video days and wrap days.
Rural locations near Lamberhurst can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Timings are planned around your shoot, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Because the roast starts early, and in December Lamberhurst is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us the location, dates and lunch time.
- We confirm access and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
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.
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What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Lamberhurst: your questions answered
Is Lamberhurst close to London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Is Lamberhurst too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Lamberhurst?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Lamberhurst and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. Halal is not available.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
A level outdoor spot clear of trucks and kit, agreed with locations.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Shooting in Lamberhurst: unit bases and access
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever your shoot is in Lamberhurst, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lamberhurst to Brighton (about 29 miles away).
For cast and crew travelling by train, Wadhurst station is about 3.9 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations. Lamberhurst is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
For shoots in TN3, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For shoots just outside Lamberhurst, we cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Lamberhurst include Bewl Water.
- Pubs nearby include Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Lamberhurst
Carving serves a crew fast.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lamberhurst. Typical bookings include:
- Period locations
- Long days on set
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
Lamberhurst is roughly 35 miles from central London, within easy reach for London-based crews.
Before booking anyone
- Staffing on the day
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little.
Ask about china.
Where the roaster can go in Lamberhurst
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A covered eating area
- Access agreed with locations
- One contact for the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
How we price a hog roast for the crew
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a full location catering unit, a hog roast is simpler and suits smaller shoots and one-off days. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Lamberhurst hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your crew
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away