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Hog Roast for Film Crews in Lenham Forstal, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Lenham Forstal? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Wrap parties
- Long days on set
- Milestone days on set
Book a hog roast in Lenham Forstal
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. On a winter shoot near Lenham Forstal, the light goes by about 3:50pm, so a late lunch or wrap at base needs lighting. In summer, light lasts until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the base location.
- We agree our position with locations.
- We roast under cover at base.
- Service is quick.
- We leave base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Film set catering for your shoot in Lenham Forstal
Schedules move, and a slow roast copes. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes. We serve hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater lunch at base and wrap days.
Near Lenham Forstal, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so lunch at base matters. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Perfect for your shoot in Lenham Forstal
Alternatives cover everyone.
People around Lenham Forstal book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Rural locations
- Music video days
- Shoots on location
- Milestone days on set
Crew coming by rail can use the station: Lenham station, about 1.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Your questions about a hog roast for the crew in Lenham Forstal
Do you come out to small places like Lenham Forstal?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a hog roast in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Where do you set up on a shoot?
Not much: a level area at base.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve at our lunch call?
We work to your schedule, holding the roast if lunch moves.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Lenham Forstal for film and TV crews
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. A hog roast suits shoots around Lenham Forstal, whatever the venue. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Lenham Forstal is about 41 miles from central London. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lenham Forstal, so check cooking and vehicle rules with locations.
Wherever your shoot is in ME17, we can roast on site for your crew. Streets in the area include The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields, and a shoot on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For shoots just outside Lenham Forstal, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The location manager’s agreement
- A contact in production
- A level area at base
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lenham Forstal
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, carving is quicker for big numbers. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Label the alternatives clearly
If lunch moves, we hold the roast a little; just let us know.
A second meat widens the menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Towns and villages near Lenham Forstal
Also in Lenham Forstal
What affects the price in Lenham Forstal
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- What the outdoor space is like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards