Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lamberhurst Quarter, Kent
We bring a hog roast for the crew to Lamberhurst Quarter and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Location days
- Milestone days on set
- Extended shoot days
Film set catering in Lamberhurst Quarter
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our film set catering in Lamberhurst Quarter
We work with location managers and production offices on access, base layout and timings for shoots around Lamberhurst Quarter. We are frequently asked to cater extended shoot days and music video days, with hog roast rolls, salads and halloumi skewers.
For a shoot in a place like Lamberhurst Quarter, tracks and soft ground need checking. The hog is roasted on site at your shoot, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
Towns and villages near Lamberhurst Quarter
What else we do in Lamberhurst Quarter
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Questions from Lamberhurst Quarter
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Lamberhurst Quarter?
The closest is Frant station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Do you have documents for locations?
Requirements vary by production.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you cater for vegans on set?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some crew will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Collect crew dietary needs from the call sheet
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear our spot after lunch.
Add salads and potatoes for a full lunch.
Why choose film set catering in Lamberhurst Quarter?
It works for wrap parties as well as shoot days.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Lamberhurst Quarter. Typical bookings include:
- End-of-shoot wraps
- Unit base lunches
- Period drama shoots
- Milestone days on set
Within reach of Lamberhurst Quarter are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (4.3 miles south). Historic houses are popular locations, and most keep cooking well away from the house, so plan the unit base with locations.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
Is a hog roast right for your shoot?
For a wrap party, it’s a relaxed way to finish. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A named contact at base
- Sign-off from the location
- Flat ground at the unit base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Location catering around Lamberhurst Quarter
Lamberhurst Quarter is about 4 miles south of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Our roaster is a regular sight at shoots around Lamberhurst Quarter. We bring hog roasts to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Lamberhurst Quarter to Brighton (29 miles away).
Lamberhurst Quarter is roughly 33 miles from central London. Crew coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Frant station, about 3.3 miles west. Lamberhurst Quarter is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and locations in protected landscapes often have rules about cooking and vehicles.
Shoots anywhere in TN3 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many crew. We also bring hog roasts to shoots in Key's Green (1 mile north), Petteridge (2 miles north-east), Lamberhurst (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles north) and Pembury (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Pembury Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your crew, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset near Lamberhurst Quarter is about 7:00pm, so a late wrap needs lighting at base.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards